Duties: Job Summary: Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required. Essential Functions:-Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.-Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.-Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.-Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.-Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.-Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.-May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.-Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.-Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.-PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.-RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.-Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.-Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.-Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy and summarized below:-Communication.-Ownership.-Understanding.-Motivation.-Sensitivity.-Excellence.-Teamwork.-Respect.-Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.-Must possess the following personal qualities:-Be self-directed.-Be flexible and committed to the team concept.-Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn.-Be open to new learning experiences.-Accepts and respects deversity without judgment.-Demonstrates customer service values. Physical Demands/Working Conditions:-May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.-May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.-May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.-Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs. Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A
Education: Required Education:-High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.-Must maintain required hours of continued medical education. Preferred Education:-N/A Required Certification & Licensure:-BLS-Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry-eligible. Preferred Certification & Licensure:-N/A
Schedule Notes: 5-8 hr shfts and every other weekend. Some on call and possible holiday coverage.
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English
Department: 4460AE : Computerized Tomography CT 001 - MIDET200 Ascension Providence Hospital
Job Category: HFH-Clinical-Allied