CT Radiology Technologist Job at Advocate Health Care (Macon)

Job Description

Under indirect supervision performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of CT images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the Cat Scan Department.

Job Responsibility

Demonstrates competency in positioning of all CT procedures as prescribed by departmental policy and CT protocols
Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns
Positions patient and formulates appropriate techniques to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy of interest based on accepted radiographic principles
Judges diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation
Performs venipuncture for administration of radiopaque media and assists in obtaining informed consent as appropriate
Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided
Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system
Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges
Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists
Works independently outside the department with providers
Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction
Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers
Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority
Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner
Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality

Requirements

Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate
Graduate of AMA, JRC or Regionally Accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT
ARRT CT registry required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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