CT Technologist (PRN)

Job Summary:

• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Patient Care

• 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 no patient condition deteriorates and no undue pain occurs due to error or poor technique.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right and left markers.
• Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and participates in restocking crash cart and maintaining life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers per hospital policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities 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.

Equipment

• Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to ensure patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed before the procedure; notifies physician when necessary.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides patients with preparatory instructions and explanations of procedures.
• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed.
• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
• Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies; maintains the department in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and as time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties as needed to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed of all responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
• Maintains individual productivity rate equal to coworkers.
• Ability to operate all workstations associated with the CT department.
• Ability to push/retrieve images from the CT console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Certificate in Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography
• ARRT Computed Tomography
• Basic Life Support or BLS Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology — Required
• Less than 1 year experience in CT — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• 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 able to multitask throughout the work shift.
• Must have excellent communication skills and interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams.
• Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer‑recommended Quality Control tests.