CT Technologist
Location: Milford, DE
Duration: Fulltime
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Full Time
Description:
General Summary:
Under the direction of the Site Manager and CT Scan Supervisor, demonstrates competency and actively functions in CT/General Radiology procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares procedure room and patient for all studies.
- Properly disinfect all equipment after each patient, following cleaning policies and protocols.
- Dispose of and replace all dirty linen after every patient.
- Monitor patient flow for efficient daily operations.
- Educate patients regarding ordered procedures and answer any related questions.
- Obtain patient history and written consent for exams.
- Verify patient information and check for appropriate ICD-9/10 codes.
- Utilize appropriate patient safety screening/consent forms to ensure all safety precautions have been addressed prior to procedure.
- Perform procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Position patients and select appropriate equipment necessary to accomplish procedures based on the patient's age and physical capabilities.
- Monitor patients during procedures; notify Radiologist of reactions or problems.
- Assist the radiologists when necessary.
- Minimize patient discomfort.
- Demonstrate competency on all general diagnostic imaging equipment in CT.
- Ensure quality images for all completed procedures prior to releasing patients by reviewing films or sending images to the PACS System.
- Maintain imaging QA’s of less than 2% per month.
- Carry out duties and assume responsibility for portions of the quality assurance program, as directed by the equipment vendors.
- Maintain competence with HIS, RIS, PHS, and PACS.
- Run a pending work report daily to ensure all exams have been properly charged.
- Track and report PACS and HIS errors on PI reports following the QA policy.
- Maintain an individual error rate of less than 2%.
- Maintain adequate supplies.
- Stock the room at the beginning of each shift and throughout the day to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Report all items that fall below par level to the designated person.
- Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology, Basic Life Support
Credential(s): DE RRT Cert, ARRT Registered Technologist
Experience:
Required: 1 year of Radiology experience, or new grad with completion of accredited CT program
Preferred: CT Scan experience
Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
Sub Specialty(s): CT Technologist
Minimum Years of Experience: 1
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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