CT Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This job, as a part of a multidisciplinary team, assumes responsibility for the operation of the heart catheterization laboratory suite.
• Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy and various types of cardiac equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, circulates, and assists the physician during the procedure upon request.
• Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure.
• Acts as liaison to the hospital Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques.
• Documentation in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and charge capture.
• Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease Hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing physician.
• Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff.
• Transmit, archive, and retrieve digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems (PACS)
• Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required – Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences.
• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences.

Experience:

• Required – 2 years of experience as an allied health professional.

Certifications:

• Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of
  Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented; experience performing complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient’s welfare and skills to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere.
• An interest and curiosity to learn new procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulatory radiation requirements
• Ability to work flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,
  and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or
  condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work:
• When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or
• When it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or
• When the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.