Ld CT Tech – Outpatient Imaging

Ld CT Tech – Outpatient Imaging

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school.
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit – CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) – Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) – CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Assures and produce high quality exams
• Ensures optimal image QA, performs procedures according to department protocol.
• Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques and demonstrates specified annual competencies.
• Positions according to department imaging protocols.
• Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal documentation.
• Uses imaging equipment proficiently.
• Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.
• Assures daily staffing levels are appropriate for workload and quality patient care needs.
• Supervision of day-to-day activities of Radiology Personnel to ensure efficient staff productivity.
• Ensures that patient flow within the department is constant and organized.
• Problem solves to promote positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Facilitates referring physician’s requests.
• Ensures adequate inventory and equipment maintenance in the department.
• Maintains professional and positive atmosphere in the department.
• Ensures adherence to departmental Policy, Procedure, and guidelines (i.e.: dress code, radiation safety, standard precautions).
• Timely completion of staff schedules.
• Provides input to manager/supervisor/ops coordinator on hiring and promotion decisions, corrective actions, coaching and counseling.
• Provides input for performance appraisals and competencies (new hire and annual/ongoing).
• Ensures lunch and break relief is provided to all staff.
• Communicates pertinent issues to the manager/ops coordinator/supervisor on a timely basis.
• Supports development of technical/student staff.
• Acts as a resource to staff and physicians.
• Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: what the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.
• Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient’s age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.
• Communicates and interacts with the patient’s family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status.
• Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.
• Performs proper procedure on proper patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.
• Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient’s Advanced Directive.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements, gather information and assists inspector.
• Ensures all exams are completed properly and all images are accounted for by the end of the shift.
• Verify physician’s written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams.
• Begin exams in IDX/RAD.
• Accurately complete exams in IDX/RAD, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist).
• Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, and supplies.
• Depart patient in IDX/RAD when appropriate.
• Ensure film jacket is properly labeled.
• Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.
• Manage IDX/RAD ensuring that all follow up is completed.
• Prepare for annul inspection of CT equipment, power injector and processing, reporting any variance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) – ARRT -PREFERRED
• 1 year CT/Imaging leadership experience is preferred