Computer Tomography Tech - Full Time - San Diego

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Computed Tomography Technologist to provide patient services using imaging modalities. The role involves performing CT procedures, ensuring image quality, and delivering essential patient care while adhering to professional standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Certification in Radiologic Technology required.
• Experience in Computed Tomography procedures preferred.
• Strong communication and patient care skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of Computed Tomography procedures on patients.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and patient conditions.
• Documents clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Education

Certification in Radiologic Technology

Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT)

Job description

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, provides patient services using imaging modalities. Performs a variety of Computed Tomography procedures on patients of all age categories. Evaluates images for technical quality. Exercises professional attitude and judgment in the performance of duties. Provides patient care essential to Computed Tomography procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
2. Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers.
3. Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
4. Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
5. Exercises clinical judgment that conforms to established standards.
6. Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
7. Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area, and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.
8. Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. Utilizes effective communication skills.
9. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions with patients and staff.
10. Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department. Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with department guidelines.
11. Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
12. Explains procedure to the patient, verifies patient history, and confirms the appropriateness of the ordered exam/procedure.
13. Selects appropriate software for the exam, utilizing a variety of software programs based on imaging principles, area of interest to be demonstrated, and patient conditions; enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical factors into the computer.
14. Positions and immobilizes the patient to obtain diagnostic images of the area of interest; may administer contrast media orally or assist the radiologist in intravenous administration.
15. Recognizes adverse reactions or changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately. Observes all standards for radiation safety/protection to minimize dose.
16. Utilizes scanning techniques, selects the best plane, acquisition method (e.g., spiral, dynamic, multi-row detector), parameters (e.g., slice thickness, mA, time, algorithm, pitch) to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology in studies such as those performed for the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system.
17. Modifies protocols as indicated by the presence of pathology or trauma.
18. May perform special procedures such as 3-D studies, biopsies, drainage and aspiration, post-myelography, CT arthrography, CT angiography, cardiac gating, and interventional CT.
19. Evaluates images on video display screens for diagnostic quality and artifacts; evaluates videotapes and computer-generated information for technical quality; takes corrective action as needed to ensure image quality.
20. Photographs/films images/scans utilizing appropriate window/level settings and formats; archives images and data.