Outpatient CT Technologist

Job Description Summary

Cat Scan Technologists review patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Employee

Regular

CC002015 UMA AMB RADI West Campus - Radiology CC

Hourly

Health-28

40

• Cat Scan Technologists review patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares, and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• May be required to provide coverage for other outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Registered or Registry eligible in an advanced modality.

• Current registration in Radiology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Current licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association.
• Registered in Advanced Imaging Modality or registry eligible. Will become registered within one year of eligibility.
• BLS certification.

PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMELY, ACCURATELY AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION

• Timely
  - Assure schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete.

• Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifact and motion.
• Safely
  - All patients are screened for patient & technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medial history reviewed for exam indications and contraindications.
• Review schedule / patient record 3-5 days prior to scheduled appointment. Evaluate for exam / facility appropriateness and contraindications for exam.
• Work with Radiologists, referring physicians, and clinics to address any issues prior to patient arriving for exam.

• Equipment- assure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer – report ASAP any equipment errors or downtime directly to service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff.
• Suite/Clinical and common areas- assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environment issues timely to manager.

• System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, work area and identifying barriers.
• Ask Why? -
• See something say something- use PSI reporting system. Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions.
• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve appropriate supervisor or other member of patient’s care team as necessary.

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