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Summary

The CT Scan Technician is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the CT department and throughout the organization.

Summary

The CT Scan Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the CT department and throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Confirm patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and by the identification band on in-patients

• Use schedule to maximum efficiency, maintain patient flow, and schedule. add-ons

• Produce high quality CT scans through proper positioning and technique.

• Proficiently use scanners to include sending to Nighthawk, 3DR, and VRAD.

• Follow all protocols and procedures to meet department standards

• Work closely with the radiology nurse and the radiologist when performing biopsy and drainage procedures

• Utilize assigned functions with the Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and to document contrast media reactions

• Follow department, NRC, and State regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure "ALARA"

• Review patient’s chart for confirmation of physician's orders and follow written and/or verbal protocols and instructions

• Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the appropriate lead

• Utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits

• Educate patient, and family when necessary, regarding the exam, treatment, and outcome

• Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel

• Follow ACR Guidelines to maintain ACR Accreditation.

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Summary of Other Job Duties and Expectations

• Work as a team to continuously improve work quality

• Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

• Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

• Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties

• Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive work and customer environments

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

• Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette

• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when it is necessary to ensure patient care

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  Reports to: Radiology Supervisor, though may also be assigned work from the Radiologist, the Administrative Director of Radiology, the Clinical Lead, and the Senior Technologist

  Supervises: None

  Responsibilities: N/A

  Qualifications

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Education and Experience

  Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited program in radiologic technology

  Preferred Education: N/A

  Experience: Previous experience as a registered technologist is required

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  Applicants must be ARRT (CT) registered within 18 months.

  Must be BLS certified.