Responsibilities:

• Checks and prepares patients prior to CT study.
• Acquires patients chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
• Verifies the patient’s demographic data is correct in all applicable systems.
• Assures patient's safety and comfort during procedures.
• Educates patient regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Performs Daily QA.
• Assists with scheduling of patients as needed.
• Prepares and administers contrast media or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Performs VNA punctures as necessary and maintains competencies.
• Maintains all aspects of the CT area including the technical and clerical components to ensure proper quality assurance results and any required documentation.
• Keeps the area in a state of inspection readiness and compliance (i.e. JCAHO, ODH, etc.)
• Acquires, archives, transmits, and prints images via PACS.
• Transmits images and appropriate paperwork after hours.
• Processes billing via RIS.
• Observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems to appropriate individuals.
• Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.
• Provides coverage as needed and is available to cover shifts as needed.
• May be assigned to a primary site, but is required to cover other modalities, sites and/or locations as needed.
• Instructs and mentors new hires and Radiology students.
• Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications:

• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
• Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) required within one year of hire: R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT).
• Current state licensure required prior to employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and Physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
• Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.
• Ability to work well with minimal or no direct supervision.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.