Computer Tomography Technologist

KAISER; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego seeks a CT Technologist to perform a range of Computed Tomography procedures across age groups, ensuring high-quality images and professional patient care. The role requires clinical judgment, adherence to safety standards, and timely documentation of procedures.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate protocols, coordinating with radiologists, and maintaining equipment and records.

Qualifications

• Provides patient services using imaging modalities.
• Evaluates images for technical quality.
• Exercamps professional attitude and judgment in performance of duties.
• Provides patient care essential to Computed Tomography procedures.
• Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.
• Maintains professional behavior toward patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable laws.
• Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers.
• Identifies cultural diversity and lifestyle differences impacting patient condition and makes accommodations.
• Demonstrates understanding of maturation process in delivery of services to patients.
• Exercises clinical judgment that conforms to established standards.
• Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner.
• Observes all organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior and communication.
• Meets productivity norms and maintains equipment, supplies and workspace.
• Explains procedure to the patient, verifies history and confirms appropriateness of ordered exam/procedure.
• Selects appropriate software for the exam and enters data such as type of scan, slice thickness, scan time.
• Positions and immobilizes patient to obtain diagnostic images; may administer contrast.
• Recognizes adverse reactions and reacts appropriately; observes radiation safety standards.
• Utilizes scanning techniques and parameters to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Modifies protocols as indicated by pathology or trauma.
• May perform 3-D studies, biopsies, drainage and interventional CT.
• Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and artifacts; archives images.

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:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
• Exercises clinical judgment that conforms to established standards.
• Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner.
• Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. Utilizes effective communication skills
• Demonstrates professional behavior/ conduct in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department. Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.
• Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
• Explains procedure to the patient, verifies patient history and confirms appropriateness of ordered exam/procedure
• 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 computer.
• Positions and immobilizes patient in order to obtain diagnostic image(s) of area of interest ; may administer contrast media orally or assist radiologist in intravenous administration.
• Recognizes adverse reactions or changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately Observes all standards for radiation safety/protection in order to minimize dose
• Utilizes scanning techniques, selects 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.
• Modifies protocols as indicated by presence of pathology or trauma
• May perform special procedures such as-but not limited to-3-D studies, biopsies, drainage and aspiration, post myelography, CT arthrography, CT angiography, cardiac gating and interventional CT )
• Evaluates images on video display screen for diagnostic quality and presence of artifacts;evaluates videotapes and computer generated information for technical quality; takes corrective action as indicated to ensure image quality
• Photographs/films images/scans utilizing appropriate window/level settings and formats; archives images and data.