Lead CT Technologist Reg Wkd Nights

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Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary :

• Significant Sign‐On Bonus offered for qualified, experienced candidate

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 :

Patient Care

Patient Care

1. Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.

2. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

3. 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.

4. Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.

5. Reviews CT / radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

6. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.

7. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

8. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.

9. Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.

10. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam / procedure.

11. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

12. Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.

13. Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

14. Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.

15. Uses critical thinking skills.

16. Dialogs with patient / family

17. Asks clarifying questions.

18. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

19. Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.

20. Demonstrates and understands pre‐and‐post procedural care.

21. Preps the patient for the procedure.

22. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique

23. Maintains competency with venipuncture.

24. Competent to perform and post‐process advanced protocols such as : TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc.

Leadership

Education and Communication