CT Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Downtown Nashville

SUMMARY: Performs advanced computed tomography procedures to produce imaging using CT technology to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically conduct computerized tomography exams and document clinically appropriate results for interpretive physician and records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Ensures operational excellence and quality of care in the Facility
• Demonstrates use of proper positioning to produce quality imaging
• Maintains quality of imaging services in an efficient and effective manner
• Utilize CT equipment and protocols to produce images and clinically diagnostic information to assist interpretive physician
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment to provide a safe environment for patient and staff
• Utilizes information and skills necessary to perform assigned maintenance responsibilities
• Demonstrates startup procedures, calibration of equipment, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrates knowledge of using hardcopy devices, film-processing equipment, written and/or other recorded formats, and archiving
• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation safety to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes radiation-monitoring devices at all times
• Performs proper radiation safety precautions to include providing protection and inquiring if females of child bearing age are pregnant
• Semi-annual inspection of the radiation protection devices, under fluoroscopy CT or by plain film
• Conducts exams in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
• Demonstrates continued competence in caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing developmental perspective
• Demonstrates an understanding of each age groups cognitive, physical, motor/sensory
• adaptation, and radiology specific intervention
• Appropriately modifies approach to patients based upon patient age utilizing a developmental perspective
• Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues.
• Assess for FDA approval for age groups and specific dosing of contrast media.
• Considers cognitive states in patient education.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and documented competence of designated computer tomography skills
• Demonstrates knowledge and documented competency of power injector contrast
• Administration, contrast reaction venipuncture, aseptic technique, universal precautions,
• Documentation skills, etc.
• Collects appropriate clinical history and correlates findings with procedure being performed

SKILL REVIEW

Utilizes resources {managers, technical support, and Action Line} appropriately

Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities

°Provides input regarding equipment needs/supply needs.

• Completes patient charges in accordance with facility procedure
• Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

°Must possess visual and auditory abilities to communicate with patients

°Requires gross and fine motor skills to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, and reach. Manual dexterity needed

• Able to assist patients to and from table and/or wheel chair
• Physical guidelines include the ability to stand/or walk for up nine hours a day, bend, stoop, push wheelchair,
• Have articulate speech and pleasant, professional manner.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Licenses or Certification

• Current registration

• Total education, vocational training and experience

• Successful completion of a radiology program at an accredited school. 4 years’ experience as a CT technologist required. Must have competency in venipuncture, aseptic technique, universal precautions and documentation, contrast administration, and use of power injector. Must be able to effectively respond to incidents of contrast reaction and extravasations

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions
• Excellent communication skills with patients
• Ability to perform while under stress
• Ability to document accurately and concisely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.