Computed Tomography; CT Imaging Technician

Eneral Description

Provides Computed Tomography imaging procedures within the scope of practice, including receiving and preparing patients and equipment for procedures and maintaining supplies for the CT department. Produces high-quality scans by following protocols set forth by the radiology department. Operates CT equipment in a safe and proficient manner within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state, and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience.

Works with students from approved educational institutions.

Eneral

Description:

Provides Computed Tomography imaging procedures within the scope of practice, including receiving and preparing patients and equipment for procedures and maintaining supplies for the CT department. Produces high-quality scans by following protocols set forth by the radiology department. Operates CT equipment in a safe and proficient manner within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state, and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience.

Works with students from approved educational institutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act.
• Practices only within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience.
• Selects appropriate scan parameters for the safety of pediatric and adult patients.
• Provides health services of scope, quality, and quantity consistent with Cherokee Nation policies.
• Communicates effectively with patient care team members to answer questions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology to perform computed tomography exams on patients of all ages.
• Exams include CT and CTA of head, neck, heart, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities and advanced CT exams.
• Assists Radiologists in performing CT Guided Biopsies.
• Skilled in the safe operation of highly complex computerized tomography (CT) equipment and automated contrast agent pressure injectors (power injector) to perform computerized tomography (CT) and CT angiography (CTA) examinations per request by an authorized clinical healthcare provider.
• Performs quality control for CT equipment, power injector, crash cart and blanket warmer devices.
• Maintains a stock supply of disposables used in the CT department.
• Ensures completion of all duties, accurately demonstrates anatomy and pathology, uses proper CT techniques, annotation, anatomical and pathological demonstration, and correct any errors.
• Maintains working knowledge of all CT equipment used in the department including protocols and procedures.
• Enters data accurately into the computer systems(s) and ensures completeness of patient paperwork.
• Demonstrates flexibility to the demands of patient care by coming in early and/or staying late.
• Practices responsible use of communication tools (paging system, telephones, e-mail, fax, etc.), corrects problems as they arise and notifies supervisor/manager when assistance is required to do so.
• Interprets orders such as patient requisition, including special instructions.
• Ensures the patient is imaged in a safe environment, free of hazards and identifies patients using approved identifiers.
• Provides full attention to the patient and the procedure, addressing and handling patient care concerns, and seeking opportunities to assist in overall patient care activities. Provides any life support measures needed.
• Identifies, interviews and screens patients for possible contradictions to contrast material. Administers contrast materials while adhering to prescribed aseptic technique under the direction of the radiologist.
• Notify provider of adverse reactions (i.e., patient identification, power injector operations, etc.).
• Images patients utilizing approved protocols/procedures, sterile or aseptic technique where applicable, and brings questions forward before imaging patients.
• Protects patients by following "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA) safety guidelines.
• Exhibits professional and courteous customer service at all times and demonstrates knowledge of Age-Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing CT service for the patient population served (i.e., anatomical position, proper breathing instruction, compliance with procedure protocols, etc.).
• Recognizes examination findings that may require an immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist (i.e.…