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Wellstar Health System · 5 hours ago

FT Day Weekend CT Tech (3 - 12 hour shifts)

Austell, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Wellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. They are seeking a Registered CT Technologist to perform imaging services, ensure patient safety, and maintain equipment according to established protocols.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained

Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner

Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule

Verifies proper clinician order for procedure

Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions

Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique

Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately

Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients

Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment

Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed

Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates

Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure

Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure

Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients

Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames

Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams

Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection

Uses critical thinking skills

Dialogs with patient/family

Asks clarifying questions

Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders

Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate

Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care

Preps the patient for the procedure

Demonstrates and understands sterile technique

Maintains competency with venipuncture

Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members

Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure

Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees

Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures

Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology

Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment

Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting

Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits

Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies

Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD?s as needed

Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable

Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS

Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable

Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition

Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table

Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered

Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment

Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage

Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services

Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems

Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers

Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department

Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS

Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards

Takes call when necessary

Any other duties as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Qualification

ARRT RadiographyARRT Computed TomographyRadiology experienceBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient positioningCustomer serviceMultitaskingCommunicationDetail orientedTeamwork

Required

Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology required

Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology required

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff

The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment

Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately

Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift

Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift

Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position

Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards

Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure

Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer recommended Quality Control tests

ARRT Radiography Required

ARRT Computed Tomography Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required

Preferred

Less than 1 year experience in CT preferred

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Relocation

Company

Wellstar Health System

Glassdoor3.6

The largest health system in Georgia.

Founded in 1993

Marietta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.wellstar.org

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