CT Technologist
Company: CARLE
Location: Normal
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
To perform routine and specialized examinations in the specialty
area of CT, adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or
therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. This
requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain
specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.
Clinical ExcellencePerforms procedures in a manner that ensures an
accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies,
procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of
all ages. Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to
function in all aspects of CT.Exhibits competency in performing and
filming CT radiographic and specialized proceduresDeviates from
routines when the patient's condition requires it or at the request
of the radiologistKnowledgeable of invasive procedures, sterile
tray set up, assisting radiologist, catheters and guidewires,
orders labs and pathology tests, and schedules procedures
appropriatelyObtains and documents accurate pre and post procedure
information as applicableFollows JCAHO patient safety
goalsMaintains quality care throughout the procedureTechnically
knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and
software, CT 1, CT 2, workstation, printersPerforms reasonable
trouble shootingChecks and observes equipment for general safety,
maintenance, and appropriate operationReports equipment problems
through appropriate channelsMaintains clean work area, checks and
stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent
accessories assigned to that room Quality of CarePerforms support
functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient
expectations and needs are met.Promptly processes films and paper
work according to proper procedures to ensure timely turn around in
providing a report to the physician's officeMaintains and
coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient
care, transporting patients to and from the department as
requiredPromptly and accurately completes all fields in the HIS
STAR Radiology system, i.e. number of films repeated, contrast
reaction, exam data entry, start and stop times of examMaintains
and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and
maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programsDemonstrates a practical
problem solving approach to patient moving and handling
issues.Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety
through appropriate use of lift equipment. Relationship
BuildingAssumes personal responsibility for training fellow
technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources
productively to promote responsive and cost effective care for our
patients.Shares knowledge, guides and encourages fellow
technologists/students with proper department protocol and
proceduresDisplays a professional attitude in the area toward
fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and
creating a productive learning environmentCompletes care while
conserving resources, preventing waste of suppliesUses slow time to
improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as
cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , CT Technologist, Other , Normal, Illinois
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