CT TECH

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Excela Health seeks a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography exams as directed by the radiologist. The role requires collecting patient data, confirming consent, and ensuring proper screening, preparation, and imaging parameters.

Responsibilities include administering contrast safely, reformatting images, communicating with departments, QC of CT equipment, and accurate documentation in RIS/PACS systems. Travel between Excela Health locations may occur.

Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership, organization, independent and critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Clear ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations per radiologist instructions.
• Verify patient identity and protocol prior to scanning.
• Administer contrast following guidelines and obtain consent when required.
• Review orders and prepare appropriate scanning parameters for accurate imaging.
• Document patient information and exam details in the medical record.

Skills

ARRT Registry

CT Technologist

Patient Care

Safety Compliance

Education

JRCERT Accredited Program

Job description

The CT Technologist performs the computed tomography examination to produce images of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Collect pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
  • Reconfirm the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
  • Assure that the proper screening protocol is completed prior to patient entering scan room.
  • Verify the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Provide information to the patient about the procedure.
  • Verify the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions.
  • Provide accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and a at a level the patient can understand
• Analyze the information during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
  • Determine whether patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure.
  • Assess factors that may contraindicate procedure such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
  • Select appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.
  • Review the patient's chart/physician order to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology.
• Administer contrast agents according to established guidelines
  • Obtain written consent prior to IV/oral contrast administration.
  • Evaluate lab values prior to administering contrast agents.
  • Determine appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered.
  • Complete oral contrast screening form when needed.
• Reformat images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines.
• Send images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
• Archive images to CD or data storage device as needed.
• Document information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record.
  • Verify correct order is entered into RIS.
  • Document appropriate patient history into PACS system.
  • Document any exceptions from the established guidelines.
  • Scan appropriate documents into PACS system.
  • Complete medication reconciliation documentation per department policy.
• Facilitate correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
  • Work with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
• Perform daily QC on CT equipment.
• Assure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
• Report equipment malfunction to service provider.
• Implement downtime procedures when necessary.
  • Coordinate rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
  • Initiate established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
• Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
• Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a CT Tech within the past 2 years or 6 months experience as a Staff Technologist.
• Completion of advanced level exam in CT with RT(CT) credentialing.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Advanced-level CT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in computed tomography by June 30, 2018. After June 30, 2018, newly hired or cross trained CT technologists must obtain advanced level CT certification within 12 months of hire date.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

Operates Vehicle

x

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

x

x

x

On-Call

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

x

x

x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

x

x

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

x

x

X

Mist Exposure

X

x

x

x

x

Laser Exposure

x

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

x

x

x

x

Walking

x

x

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

x

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

x

Carry

x

X

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

###

10-29#

30-49#

>50#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

10-19#

20-50#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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