Ct tech-cert, prn, variable shifts

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of procedures applying ionizing radiation. Performs CT scans as directed. Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Identifies patients and procedures. Communicate with nursing or physician concerning patient. Inform nursing of patients that need IV sedation or biopsies.
• Fill out questionnaires on all patients between the ages of 12-55 yrs. old.
• Positions patients accurately for all CT procedures. Patients are transferred and positioned correctly for anatomy to be demonstrated for best visibility.
• Know scanning protocols in depth. Must be able to perform procedures correctly using protocol book for reference.
• Studies must be done in a timely manner and taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after completion of exam.
• Write time procedure is finished and filmed on patient board. Films must be archived and taken to radiologist for reading.
• Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient. Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times. Adequate supplies and linens must always be available.
• Tables and trays must be cleaned after each patient. Use proper technique when injection IV contrast.
• Ensure IV is working and checked first with an injection of saline. Choose correct method of injection (hand or injector).
• Must be proficient in filming from imaging workstation. 3D imaging and multiplanar reconstruction.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Explains CT procedure to patient and/or family member. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history and clinical from patient, floor or physician's office.
• Informs patients and families of all delays. Trains co-workers and students. Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned CT room.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical. Charges procedure, supplies and surgical codes when exam is completed.
• Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time. Adds surgical charges when needed.
• Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers. Appropriate forms must be completed for all procedures.
• Fill out contrast sheet on all patients receiving IV and rectal contrast. A contrast media form must be filled out on all patients; CT forms must be filled out on all patients.
• Communicates with radiologist to determine appropriate protocols for each exam. Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist.
• Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist. Correct scans as performed. Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed.
• Perform warm up calibrations as needed. Maintain competency needed for working in the CT department.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program

Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

Team members employed in this job on 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements noted above.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT Registered and registered in CT
• CPR
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• 3D Imaging preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Data entry skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

CT Scan

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