CT Scan Technologist
Description
Summary:
Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in CT imaging.
Responsibilities:
1. Radiation Safety Criteria A: Follow ALARA principles and scans patient with appropriate exposure and minimal repeatability. Radiation Safety Criteria B: Always wears radiation badge(s) to track personal exposure. Radiation Safety Criteria C: Utilizes bismuth or lead shielding per established protocols. Radiation Safety Criteria D: Monitors CTDI Volume to ensure appropriate dose.
2. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria A: Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria B: Reviews prescription for accuracy and completeness, explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and completes/initials history form. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria C: Obtains required bloodwork for GFR clearance and diabetic medication clearance for applicable patients. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria D: Verifies pregnancy status in appropriate patient population and obtains waiver as needed.
3. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria A: Dispenses oral contrast to patients appropriately and gives clear instructions. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria B: Reviews informed consent prior to performing venipuncture for contrast and utilizes aseptic technique when starting heplocks. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria C: Operates power injectors following manufacturer guidelines and selects the appropriate injection protocol for the specific exam. Oral and IV Contrast Administration Criteria D: Monitors injection of contrast, recognizes infiltrations promptly and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.
4. Image Acquisition Criteria A: Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Image Acquisition Criteria B: Positions patients correctly for optimal imaging. Image Acquisition Criteria C: Correct selection and proficiency in scanning established CT protocols. Image Acquisition Criteria D: Covers appropriate anatomy and utilizes proper scan parameters.
5. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria A: Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly including wait times for Walk-ins. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria B: Reviews charge entry and notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria C: Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria D: Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow and records required information on log sheets.
6. Exam Completion Criteria A: Evaluates CT images for technical quality and provides concise relevant history to the Radiologist for interpretation. Exam Completion Criteria B: Performs required post processing and/or transfers appropriate images to dedicated workstations. Exam Completion Criteria C: Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Exam Completion Criteria D: Scans accompanying paperwork, annotates contrast volume then verifies images in PACS.
7. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria A: Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. claustrophobia, anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria B: Promptly responds to contrast reactions and/or other situations which require a timely response. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria C: Documents relevant information on adverse reaction and incident forms. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria D: Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc).
8. Infection Control Criteria A: Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate. Infection Control Criteria B: Cleans and disinfects CT suite betw
Other Information:
Education:
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
Credentials:
CT State license.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
BLS.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 401
Department: CT Scan
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $31.25 - $58.05 Hourly