CT Technologist III

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Job Description:

The CT Technologist III is a Full Time, Regular position working Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm at Sacred Heart Medical Center.

POSITION 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Duties

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

·         Follow established protocols for individual CT examinations; use professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance the study for interpretation.

·         Ensure proper radiation dose to the patient while obtaining a quality exam.

·         Communicate with the radiologist as needed to protocol exams.

·         Prepare equipment and room for exams, including sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures.

·         Assist in the transportation of patients as needed.

·         Ensure proper contrast dosage is prepared and available as needed.

·         Clean the exam room after each study.

·         Interview and assess patients for CT exams and obtain detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in diagnosis.

·         Obtain procedure consent and review the patient preparation checklist prior to the procedure.

·         Perform parenteral procedures, including contrast injections and IV starts/removals.

·         Use universal precautions with all patients and consistently practice sterile procedure for invasive studies.

·         Test and monitor IV sites during injections, when possible, to avoid extravasation of contrast.

·         Recognize patient contrast reactions quickly and follow accepted standards of care during and after a reaction.

·         Wear appropriate PPE for the study, following isolation processes.

·         Physically assist patients on and off the CT table, safely using Hoyer lifts within manufacturer guidelines when available.

·         Communicate with the patient during the exam to ensure patient comfort and minimize movement.

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

·         Review completed studies for quality and acute or urgent findings.

·         Ensure preauthorization is obtained when needed, and request a new authorization if the exam changes.

·         Complete all exam paperwork and build the patient exam worklist.

·         Present exams in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols and ready the OLF (patient history form) to send the study to the radiologist worklist.

·         Update exam codes in the billing system and code exams appropriately for billing, including charges for medications and contrast.

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

·         Troubleshoot CT equipment and report issues to the Manager and/or Director.

·         Coordinate patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate smooth workflow.

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

·         Perform daily quality assurance.

·         May be required to work in a hospital, urgent care, or clinical setting.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Sacred Heart Medical Center Site-Specific Skillset

·         Operate multi-system CT vendors and systems.

·         Support a Level II trauma center, including trauma, psychiatric care, and stroke center services.

·         Work in a fast-paced environment with trauma, high-acuity, and comprehensive stroke patients.

·         Perform pediatric CT studies for oncology, trauma, and congenital cases.

·         Set up sterile trays for all procedures, including microwave and cryoablation, bone marrow biopsies, chest tubes, and abscess drains.

·         Support adult and pediatric cases requiring anesthesia and special needs accommodations.

·         Perform 3D applications including code stroke, carotid, AAA, and vascular studies; coronary arteries; extremity studies for orthopedic surgical planning; pediatric craniosynostosis studies; trauma cases; and renal transplant studies.

·         Perform advanced cardiac exams, including TAVRs, heart measurements, coronary studies, and pediatric and congenital cardiac studies at this dedicated congenital heart study site.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and for Inland's customers.

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

·         Follow all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, and respectful workplace.

·         Follow all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information, and company security.

·         Maintain an honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene, and remain free of alcohol and drug abuse.

·         Access multiple worksites in a timely manner.

·         Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Demonstrate detail orientation, multi-tasking ability, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

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

·         Consider individual needs in communication with, and assessment and treatment of, patients of all ages.

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

·         Use good teamwork and communication skills to identify concerns and solutions; assist where needed to ensure a smooth-functioning department.

·         Display team spirit and self-growth by accepting, performing, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.

·         Attend the required quarterly quality assurance meeting.

·         Rotate to other shifts and locations as needed.

·         Regular and reliable attendance is required for this position.

·         Other tasks may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There is no supervisory responsibility in this position.

ADVOCACY & CORE VALUES

·         Treat all patients with dignity and respect.

·         Provide excellent customer service.

·         Conform to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

·         Comply with PHI (Protected Health Information) requirements.

·         Demonstrate the Inland Imaging Core Values:

Show We Care | Do The Right Thing | Maximize Individual Potential | Challenge Convention

COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIALITY

·         Demonstrates the ability to receive, comprehend, retain, and appropriately act upon verbal and written information necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

·         Accurately communicates information and instructions to employees, leadership, physicians, patients, and other stakeholders and seeks clarification when information or direction is unclear.

·         Maintains appropriate systems, documentation, notes, or other organizational methods necessary to ensure timely and accurate follow-through on instructions, commitments, decisions, and assigned responsibilities.

·         Exercises sound judgment and discretion in receiving, handling, discussing, and disseminating confidential, sensitive, proprietary, personnel, patient, and business information.

·         Recognizes information that is confidential or sensitive and limits disclosure to individuals with an appropriate business need to know, consistent with company policy and applicable privacy requirements.

·         Maintains awareness of instructions, decisions, and information communicated in meetings, conversations, correspondence, and other business communications as necessary to effectively perform assigned responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

AA Degree preferred, or Military education/training equivalent. Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program required.

Experience

Minimum of six months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist required. Anatomy and medical terminology preferred. Medical office experience preferred. Understanding of all procedures to be read by the radiologist preferred. Must agree to take call and work holidays to meet the needs of the company.

Licensure

Must maintain a current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License.

Certifications

Maintain a current ARRT (R), (CT) Certificate. Must pass ARRT (CT) boards within 12 months of being trained, working independently, and signed off with a current competency checklist. Current CPR/BLS required.

Background Check

Candidates must successfully complete a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830–840 and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Background screening is conducted after a contingent written offer of employment and may be re-administered during the course of employment as permitted by law.

Drug Test

Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and submit to drug and/or alcohol testing during employment when there is an objectively reasonable basis for testing, in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Experience with the following applications is highly desired (varies by modality and location):

Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

ISite

Qgenda

Web Portals

EPIC

Medicalis

Datix / Incident Reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care, or clinical setting.

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