FT Day Weekend Lead CT Tech
Company: SonicJobs
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Facility: Cobb Hospital Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is
seeking a FT Day Weekend Registered CT Technologist. The Registered
CT Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department
needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists
with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by
performing all exams provided by the department according to
department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly
and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for
performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring
independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization
of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able
to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to
provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as:
TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions, Lung and
Heart Screenings, etc. Ability to teach and mentor fellow CT Techs.
Functional oversight of the department in the absence of the chief
tech. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient
interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager. Core Responsibilities and
Essential Functions: Leadership - Maintains modality workflow to
assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and
meets patients expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of
exam. - Provides feedback on employee performance management by
communicating employee performance concerns to Chief Tech. - Manage
department productivity adhering to operational standards. - Works
with Chief Tech and system CT Clinical Specialist on new protocol
implementation - Assures that adequate supplies are available in
the modality. - Attends and productively participates in Lead
Meetings and department meetings. - Serves as an advocate for the
Imaging Department and is a liaison for other hospital departments
- Serves as first level of contact for employee concerns. -
Participates, maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in
the department. - Assists in the hiring process of new personnel,
and ensures appropriate on-boarding efforts to validate competency
assessments and departmental orientation. - Participates in the
competency process for CT technologists on an annual basis. -
Assures that the CT department is continuously survey ready.
Equipment a. Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that
patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and
that image quality is maintained. b. Reports problems regarding
malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that
problem can be corrected in a timely manner. c. Cleans, disinfects
and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy
and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care a. Verifies proper
clinician order for procedure. b. Obtains complete clinical
history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating
conditions. c. Follows established procedures for the
administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition
deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or
poor technique. d. Ensures that all studies have proper patient
identification and right and left marker are utilized
appropriately. e. Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically
acceptable results and releases patients. f. Responds to emergency
situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and
maintenance of life support equipment. g. Assists other
technologists in all modalities when needed. h. Observes patient
condition and properly evaluates situations when physician
intervention is necessary so that no patient condition
deteriorates. i. Verifies correct identity of patient using 2
unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital
policy and procedure. j. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is
accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the
exam/procedure. k. Demonstrates competence in the determination and
application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and
techniques based on the age of patients. l. Organizes schedule,
time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished
within designated time frames. m. Follows physicians instructions
when assisting with procedures and exams. n. Demonstrates
proficiency with loading and operating power injection. o. Uses
critical thinking skills. p. Dialogs with patient/family q. Asks
clarifying questions. r. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
s. Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural
verification and Time Out process when appropriate. t. Demonstrates
and understands pre-and-post procedural care. u. Preps the patient
for the procedure. v. Demonstrates and understands sterile
technique w. Maintains competency with venipuncture. x. Competent
to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR,
Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc.
Education and Communication a. Patiently and clearly explains
purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of
procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation
using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank
you of all patients and family members. b. Ensures that patient's
questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily
addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished,
prior to the initiation of the procedure. c. Participates in the
orientation and training of departmental employees. d. Provides
patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of
procedures. e. Required documentation is concise, legible and
includes precise terminology. f. Reads email each day scheduled to
work and follows through with assignment. g. Completes mandatory
departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality
Control a. Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by
radiologist feedback and quality audits b. Ensures that equipment
is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper
calibration and operating deficiencies. c. Sends all studies to
PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed. d. Studies
that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed
and scanned into PACS, if applicable. e. Completes all studies in
RIS before completing in PACS. f. Prints completed log sheet from
teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
Operations a. Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the
department in clean and orderly condition. b. Transports patients,
positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. c.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is
rendered. d. Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization
devices and equipment. e. Willingly lends knowledge and assistance
to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is
available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for
departmental advantage. f. Performs routine duties of clerical and
support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
ensure continuity and quality of services. g. Keeps supervisor
informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring
prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
h. Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other
co-workers. i. Ability to operate all work stations associated with
the CT department. j. Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT
console to PACS. k. Maintain Joint Commission standards and any
other regulatory agency standards. l. Ability to teach and mentor
fellow CT Techs. m. Takes call when necessary n. Any other duties
as assigned. Required Minimum Education: --- Graduate of AMA
approved School of Radiology Technology. Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated. --- ARRT Radiography --- ARRT
Computed Tomography --- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American
Heart Association (AHA) Required Additional License(s) and
Certification(s): n/a Required Minimum Experience: --- Minimum 2
years experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may
include clinical rotations) Required --- Minimum 1 year CT
experience Required Required Minimum Skills: --- Must exhibit
excellent communication skills because this position requires
frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians,
patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. --- The
employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information
regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. --- Candidate
must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and
obtain cooperation with all contacts. --- Must possess the ability
to function independently and under pressure while still actively
participating in a team environment. --- Position requires the
employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
--- Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and
fast-paced work environment. --- Must have the ability to
prioritize appropriately. Must be detail-oriented and have the
capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. ---
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to
interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but
not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and
physicians throughout the work shift. --- Must possess the ability
to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team
member with various work teams associated with the position. ---
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital
policies as well as the established practices, protocols and
procedures of the position, department and applicable professional
standards. --- Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning,
exposure factors and radiation protection. --- Must have an
understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the
quality of a procedure. --- Competent to perform all ACR and
manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests. --- Competent in
all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and
radiation protection. --- Must have an understanding of anatomy and
pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure. ---
Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality
Control tests. --- Competent to perform and post-process advanced
protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Lung
and Heart Screenings, etc. --- Ability to teach and mentor fellow
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