Weekend Option Rad/CT Tech 3 12
Hancock Regional Hospital
Greenfield, IN
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on July 24, 2020
JOB SUMMARY:
- Performs/monitors CT procedures according to written protocol as requested by physician's order, or unless modified by radiologist’s preference.
- Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety.
- Assists radiologists and other physicians.
- Ability to instruct on proper use of dictation line.
- Ability to interact with patients of all ages.
- Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills and Patient First characteristics.
- Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility.
- Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities.
- Assist Diagnostic Supervisor and Senior Technologist in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement.
- Produce high quality diagnostic scans for interpretation by the Radiologists, including detailed patient history, according to department protocol.
- Positions, instructs, and explains the procedure to the patient.
- Thoroughly screens patients prior to procedure. 1
- 3. Properly charges exams upon completion through ITS system.
- Maintain supplies for assigned area.
- Determines need to obtain sedation and discusses possibility with radiologists.
- Performs other duties as assigned, (including assistance in general radiology area), student supervision and evaluation.
- Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment.
- Assists radiologist and/or other physicians when required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to administer IV contrast as directed by Radiologist.
- Possess knowledge of CT equipment and pre-exam screening requirement within 3 months of hire date.
- Computer literate and ability to understand PACS, CR, Meditech, and RIS system.
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
- Possess knowledge of cross section anatomy.
- Knowledge of patient safety precautions and contraindications.
- Ability to critique processed radiographs (or images on monitor) against measurable criteria as established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures.
- Does not require supervision for technical detail, capable of independent judgment.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Excellent human relation skills and adheres to the Radiology Depart