CT Technologist III

Base Pay Range:

$37.88 - $56.82

Job Description:

The CT Technologist III is a Full Time, Regular position working Friday–Sunday: 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Monday–Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (7-on/7-off) at Sacred Heart Medical Center. This position is eligible for a differential ranging from $2.25-$5.00 per hour.

Summary: To obtain the safest and highest quality CT exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)

· Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation

· Ensures proper radiation dose to patient and to obtain a quality exam

· Communicates with the Radiologist as needed to protocol exams.

· Prepares equipment and room for exams:

o Assists in the transportation of patients as needed

o Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed

o Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures

o Cleans exam room after each study

Interviews and assesses patient for CT exam

o Obtains detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in making a diagnosis

o Obtains procedure consent

o Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure

Performs parenteral procedures i.e., contrast injections, IV starts/removal

o Uses universal precautions with all patients.

o Tests and monitors IV sites during injections, when possible, to avoid extravasation of contrast

o Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies

o Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction

o Always wears appropriate PPE for study following isolation processes

· Physically assists patients on or off the CT table

Safely uses hoyer lifts within manufactures guidelines when available.

· Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level

· Verifies that orders are received and within the indication for the exam.

· Reviews studies post exam to check for quality and acute or urgent findings upon completion.

· Assures preauthorization (when needed) for exam has been obtained and if exam changes that a new authorization has been requested.

· Completes all exam paperwork

o Builds patient exam work list

o Presents exam in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols.

o Readies the OLF (patient history form) to send study to the radiologist worklist.

o Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate

o Appropriately codes exam for billing

o Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate

· Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed for staffing and patient care.

· Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Manager and/or Director

· Coordinates patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate a smooth workflow

· Responds to information requests from patients, scheduling, and other departments.

· Performs daily Quality Assurance.

· This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Sacred Heart Medical Center Site Specific Skillset

• •Multi-system CT vendors and systems
• •Level II trauma center that includes traumas, psychiatric care and stroke center
• •Works in a fast-paced environment and with trauma, high acuity and comprehensive stroke patients.

• •Pediatric:
• •Oncology
• •Trauma
• •Congenital

• •Procedures:
• •Sets up sterile tray for all procedures
• •Microwave and cryo ablation procedures
• •Bone marrow biopsies
• •Chest tubes
• •Abscess drains

• •Anesthesia and special needs supported cases
• •Adult and pediatric cases with anesthesia support for imaging

• •3D applications:
• •Angiography: code stroke carotid, AAA, vascular studies
• •Coronary arteries
• •Extremities for orthopedic surgical planning
• •Pediatric studies: craniosynostosis
• •Trauma cases
• •Renal transplant studies

• •Advanced Technologist: Cardiac exams
• •TAVRs
• •Heart measurements
• •Coronary studies
• •Pediatric cardiac studies
• •Dedicated site for congenital heart studies

General Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.

· Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.

• •Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
• •Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.

· Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.

· Free of alcohol and drug abuse.

· Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.

· Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.

· Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.

· Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.

· Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.

· Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.

· Attendance is a requirement for this position.

· Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· There is no supervisory responsibility in this position

Advocacy:

• •Treats all patients with dignity and respect
• •Provides excellent customer service
• •Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations
• •Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information)
• •Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values
• •Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications:

· Education: AA Degree preferred or Military education/training equivalent

o Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program required

· Experience: Minimum of six months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist required

o Anatomy and medical terminology preferred

o Medical office experience preferred

o Understanding of all procedures to be read by radiologist preferred

o Must agree to take call and work holidays to meet the needs of the company

· Licensure: Must maintain current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License

· Certifications: Maintain current ARRT (R), (CT) Certificate

o Must pass ARRT (CT) boards within 12 months of Technologist being trained, working independently and signed off with a current competency checklist

o Current CPR/BLS required

· Computer Skills : Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite; Workday; ISite; Qgenda; Internet/Intranet; Weex; EPIC and Medicalis. Datix and/or Inland

Imaging Incident reports.

· Background Check :

o Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43