DescriptionnnJob Summary/Overall ObjectivesnnThe CT Technologist performs the computed tomography examination to produce images of various anatomical parts and systems for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnCollects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.nnReconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.nnAssures that the proper screening protocol is completed prior to patient entering scan room.nnVerifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.nnProvides information to the patient about the procedure.nnVerifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions.nnProvides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and a at a level the patient can understand.nnAnalyzes the information during assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.nnDetermines whether patient has been appropriately prepared for procedure.nnAssesses factors that may contraindicate procedure such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.nnSelects appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.nnReviews the patient's chart/physician order to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology.nnAdministers contrast agents according to established guidelines.nnObtains written consent prior to IV/oral contrast administration.nnEvaluates lab values prior to administering contrast agents.nnDetermines appropriate type and dose of contrast agent to be administered.nnCompletes oral contrast screening form when needed.nnMonitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.nnUsing sterile techniques, preps site and starts IV when applicable.nnObtains optimum images during scan.nnReformats images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines.nnSends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.nnArchives images to CD or data storage device as needed.nnDocuments information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record.nnVerifies correct order is entered into RIS.nnDocuments appropriate patient history into PACS system.nnDocuments any exceptions from the established guidelines.nnScans appropriate documents into PACS system.nnFacilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.nnWorks with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.nnResponds to emergency call per department procedures.nnMaintains equipment workstation in optimum condition.nnPerforms daily QC on CT equipment.nnAssures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.nnReports equipment malfunction to service provider.nnImplements downtime procedures when necessary.nnCoordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.nnInitiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.nnOther duties as assigned.nnCompetency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)nnRequired Qualifications/ExperiencennCompletion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology recognized by ARRT.nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgmentnnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred Qualifications/Experiencenn.nnSix (6) months experience as a Radiologic TechnologistnnLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnCurrent Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).nnAdvanced-level CT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in computed tomographynnAct 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police systemnnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 73 FBInnSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between System locations.nnEqual Employment OpportunitynnIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.nnDisclaimernnThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.nnWork EnvironmentnnEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnxnnExtreme ColdnnxnnHeightsnnxnnConfined SpacesnnxnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnxnnMechanical HazardsnnxnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnxnnOperates VehiclennxnnxnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnxnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnxnnxnnRotates All Shiftsnnxnnxnn8 Hours Shiftsnnxnnxnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnxnnxnnOn-CallnnxnnxnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)nnxnnxnnTravel Between SitesnnxnnxnnDirect Patient CarennxnnxnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnxnnxnnEye ProtectionnnxnnxnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnxnnHearing ProtectionnnxnnHand ProtectionnnxnnxnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnxnnBody ProtectionnnxnnxnnLatex ExposurennxnnxnnSolvent ExposurennxnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennxnnDust (sanding) ExposurennxnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennxnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennxnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennxnnxnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennxnnxnnMist ExposurennxnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnxnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennxnnxnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennxnnxnnLaser ExposurennxnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnxnnxnnSittingnnxnnxnnWalkingnnxnnxnnClimbing StairsnnxnnxnnClimbing LaddersnnxnnStandingnnxnnxnnKneelingnnxnnxnnSquatting (Crouching)nnxnnxnnTwisting/TurningnnxnnxnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnxnnxnnGross GraspnnxnnxnnFine Finger ManipulationnnxnnxnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnxnnxnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnxnn50#nnCarrynnxnn10#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnxnnxnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnxnnxnnFeeling (Sensation)nnxnnxnnColor VisionnnxnnxnnHearing ClearlynnxnnxnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnxnnxnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnxnnxnnReaching ForwardnnxnnxnnLifting Floor to Knucklenn###nn10#nnLifting Seat Pan to Knucklenn###nn50#nnLifting Knuckle to Shouldernn###nn35#nn50#nnLifting Shoulder to Overheadnn###nn10#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)