Job Summary: -This position is responsible for performing high quality CT procedures. -The incumbent will perform a variety of CT procedures employing ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgment. -The incumbent will use ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
Essential Job Duties: -Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. -Performs exams per department protocol. -Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency. -Familiar with the ALARA program and follows proper radiation safety protocol. -Demonstrates ability to critique own films. -Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination. -Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration. -As ordered by the physician and under radiologist/physician supervision administers oral barium products or intravenous contrast material to patients. -Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques. -Provides patient education, as needed and assures patient comfort. -Understands and operates all CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. -Exhibits working knowledge of contrast injectors and laser printers. -Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging. Incumbent will be able to view, transfer and manipulate images. -Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage. -Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any equipment failures or problems. |