CT Technologist - Full Time - Evenings

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will operate CT scanners to capture high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Your expertise in medical terminology, patient communication, and radiation safety will be essential in delivering exceptional care. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about medical imaging and dedicated to excellence in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of isolation and sterile techniques/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners to obtain diagnostic images.
• Ensure patient safety and adhere to radiation protocols.
• Maintain proper documentation and patient records.

Skills

Patient Communication

Medical Terminology

Radiation Safety

Venipuncture Techniques

Patient Positioning

Education

Graduation from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school

On-the-job experience/training

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Job Description

To operate CT scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must be able to produce quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and function independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Communication/Customer Service Responsibility:

1. Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate.
2. Takes pertinent patient history. Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaire.
3. Explains procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.
4. Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns.
5. Communicates with all customers, co-workers, physicians, and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
6. Adheres to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and Excel core values striving to exceed expectations.

Clinical Responsibility:

1. Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
2. Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary. Administers contrast media for the proper completion of CT scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician.
3. Properly identifies, prepares, administers, and documents various medications used during procedures.
4. Reconciles patient medications to ensure the patients' current medications will not interact with the contrast media used.
5. Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
6. Assists co-workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IVs, completing computer functions, preparation of patients.
7. Assists physician with invasive procedures as applicable.
8. Verifies physician orders for accuracy and acts upon appropriately.

Patient Safety Responsibility: Radiation and General Safety

1. Utilizes appropriate radiation reducing techniques that do not compromise high quality images.
2. Protects patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
3. Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner.
4. Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
5. Observes patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.
6. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper identification of patients, labeling containers, meds administration etc.
7. Complies with all HIPAA requirements, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
8. Understands and could execute policies and procedures in cases of medical emergency, fire, tornadoes, and other emergency situations.

Information Systems Responsibility:

1. Verifies all images are matched and linked in PACS.
2. Verifies completion of all documents, questionnaires, histories pertinent to the CT study being performed.
3. Maintains a working knowledge of all Information Systems, including but not limited to RIS and PACS.
4. Knows process and can perform task of burning images to a CD.

General Department Accountability:

1. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties and stay current with changes by attending 75% of all department and technical meetings.
2. Works to accommodate patients scheduling needs; best utilizes personnel and equipment while maintaining quality.
3. Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards.
4. Reports all equipment problems to manager and keeps co-workers informed of status.
5. Adheres to time and attendance policy and discusses any variation from the schedule with manager.
6. Maintains appropriate active credentials (ODH and ARRT) and submits within established requirements by Imaging Services.
7. Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new functions as needed.

Job Description additional task/responsibility:

Access to patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Access of records is limited only to records that are pertinent to patient care or regulatory requirements and only occurs when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team. Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual.

Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school required, and/or has completed on-the-job experience/training which allows the technologist to obtain certification.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures. Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Technologists must be board certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. They must also hold an active, valid Ohio license as Radiographer. CPR certification is also preferred.