CT Scan Technologist

Job description

Summary: Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in CT imaging. Responsibilities: 1. Radiation Safety Criteria A: Follow ALARA principles and scans patient with appropriate exposure and minimal repeatability. Radiation Safety Criteria B: Always wears radiation badge(s) to track personal exposure. Radiation Safety Criteria C: Utilizes bismuth or lead shielding per established protocols. Radiation Safety Criteria D: Monitors CTDI Volume to ensure appropriate dose. 2. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria A: Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria B: Reviews prescription for accuracy and completeness, explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and completes/initials history form. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria C: Obtains required bloodwork for GFR clearance and diabetic medication clearance for applicable patients. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria D: Verifies pregnancy status in appropriate patient population and obtains waiver as needed. 3. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria A: Dispenses oral contrast to patients appropriately and gives clear instructions. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria B: Reviews informed consent prior to performing venipuncture for contrast and utilizes aseptic technique when starting heplocks. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria C: Operates power injectors following manufacturer guidelines and selects the appropriate injection protocol for the specific exam. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria D: Monitors injection of contrast, recognizes infiltrations promptly and communicates with the patient throughout the exam. 4. Image Acquisition Criteria A: Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Image Acquisition Criteria B: Positions patients correctly for optimal imaging. Image Acquisition Criteria C: Correct selection and proficiency in scanning established CT protocols. Image Acquisition Criteria D: Covers appropriate anatomy and utilizes proper scan parameters. 5. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria A: Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly including wait times for Walk-ins. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria B: Reviews charge entry and notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria C: Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria D: Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow and records required information on log sheets. 6. Exam Completion Criteria A: Evaluates CT images for technical quality and provides concise relevant history to the Radiologist for interpretation. Exam Completion Criteria B: Performs required post processing and/or transfers appropriate images to dedicated workstations. Exam Completion Criteria C: Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Exam Completion Criteria D: Scans accompanying paperwork, annotates contrast volume then verifies images in PACS. 7. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria A: Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. claustrophobia, anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria B: Promptly responds to contrast reactions and/or other situations which require a timely response. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria C: Documents relevant information on adverse reaction and incident forms. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria D: Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc). 8. Infection Control Criteria A: Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate. Infection Control Criteria B: Cleans and disinfects CT suite betw Other Information: Education: High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program. Credentials: CT State license. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. BLS. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 401 Department: CT Scan Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly