CT Technologist Job at Wellstar Health System (Augusta)

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Responsibility

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 judgment, 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
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
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately
Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients
Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary
Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure
Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished 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
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET
Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees
Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures
Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting
Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies
Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed
Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable
Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS
Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition
Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services
Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers, after initial orientation phase
Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department
Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS
Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards
Takes call when necessary
Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology
ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography certification
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor certification
Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required
Must exhibit excellent communication skills
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment
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 have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure

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