CT Technologist

**$2,000 Sign On Bonus Available**

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Schedule/Status: TH-SA 9:00 am -21:30; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week: 40

General Description

Under the direct supervision of the Lead CT Technologist or CT Supervisor, performs CT scanning procedures in Diagnostic Imaging. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

• Key Responsibilities Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Computerized Tomography care based on established standards.
• Demonstrates Competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation.
• Interviews with patient, family members, nursing staff and physicians to collect pertinent information (patient history) to ensure an appropriate and efficient study.
• Educates patients as to procedure process and post procedure care.
• Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department established criteria and guidelines for the correct agent, computer entry for charge capture and recognition of adverse patient reactions.
• Completes all necessary documentation related to contrast media use.
• Selects proper technical factors, positioning, and equipment to optimally demonstrate patient anatomy and corresponding pathology.
• Uses department protocol for positions selected.
• Demonstrates good judgment of acceptable completed exam quality in the absence of a supervisor.
• Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties inclusive of exam status changes and billing correct procedure.
• Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient tracking time entries, and appropriate ICD-10 codes.
• Completes accurate and timely PACS inputs.
• Maintains cleanliness and general order of procedure room.
• Cleans equipment and follows infection control guidelines.
• Ensures patient and personal radiation protection by ascertaining pregnancy status when indicated, using gonadal shielding when appropriate and practicing ALARA principles (time, distance, shielding) of dose reduction.