CT Technologist (Non Registered)
Job Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Various (United States of America)\n\n Job Posting\n\nHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
\nWe are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
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Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
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Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
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Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
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Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
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Able to independently perform job functions.
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Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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Equipment
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Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
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Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
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Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
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Patient Care
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Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
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Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
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Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
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Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
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Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
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Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
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Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
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Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
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Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
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Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
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Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
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Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
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Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
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Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
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Uses critical thinking skills.
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Dialogs with patient/family
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Asks clarifying questions.
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Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
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Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
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Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
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Preps the patient for the procedure.
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Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
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Maintains competency with venipuncture.
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Education and Communication
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Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
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Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
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Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
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Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
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Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
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Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
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Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
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Quality Control
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Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits
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Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
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Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD’s as needed.
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Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
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Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
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Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
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Operations
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Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
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Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
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Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
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Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
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Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
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Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
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Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
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Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers, after initial orientation phase.
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Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department.
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Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS.
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Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
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Takes call when necessary
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Any other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
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Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology Required
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Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required
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ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography
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BLS - Basic Life Support
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ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
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BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
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Job Summary
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Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve.
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If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
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Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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