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:
Education:
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.
Preferred Education:
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:
Certifications & Licenses:
- *N/A CT certified
- ARRT
- BLS
- CT Certification
- Preferred Certification & Licensure
- Radiologic Technologist
- Required Certification & Licensure
