CAT Scan Tech

Job Description:

Duties:

-The CT technologist will demonstrate professionalism and service excellence when performing the following tasks.

-Obtains necessary medical, surgical and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols.

-Maintains sterility of field and instruments.

-Correctly prepares requisitions.

-Communicates to the patient and family before, during and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety while maintaining privacy and dignity of the patient.

-The technologist will adhere to all HIPAA regulations and respect the patients privacy.

-Verifies patient identification according to the AHS policy.

-Observes patients condition before and after contrast injections and reports any sudden change to the nursing staff and Radiologist.

-Ensures availability of medicals records, previous reports, labs and history of patient.

-Can begin emergency response in case of complication.

-Maintains adequate linen supplies in each scanning room.

-Maintains adequate contrast media and biopsy/drainage supplies in each scanning room.

-Adheres to room assignments (CT 1,2 and 3).

-Assists in maintaining CT storeroom, outside inventory.

-Participates in daily inventory and stocking of supplies.

-Notifies Lead of expired or soon to expire equipment or medications.

-Cleans and inventories supplies.

-Participates in the routine cleaning of the CT gantry, table and peripheral equipment after each use.

-The point staff will perform the following tasks while displaying involvement in patient care, professionalism and respect to other staff and patients: When assigned as Point, triages procedures accordingly to the daily schedule Ensures timely coordination of all emergency and unscheduled procedure requests.

-Assigns staff to ensure efficient workflow while maintaining an environment of patient safety.

-Maintains workflow w thin the section to coordinate emergent and unscheduled procedure requests within the schedule.

-Communicates with all departments and floors with regards to patient status.

-Ensures immediate patient transport post procedure.

-Assists in performing routine procedures.

-Assesses patient ability to tolerate contrast.

-Screens for allergies/medication incompatibilities.

-Cleans CT Unit and room after each use.

-Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of working area.

-Notifies Coordinator or Lead of equipment malfunctions.

-Maintains QA/QC

requirements for daily, monthly & ACR specifications.

-Recognizes unusual conditions in the operation of equipment.

-Alerts appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions.

-Adheres to venipuncture and power injector protocols.

-When doing cases that require immediate results such as Code Grey, Trauma and Partial Trauma the images will be acquired ,processed , sent and verified/completed in PACS / RIS system per established protocol(Immediately after acquisition for Code Grey).

-The CT technologist will notify the radiologist as Code Grey images are being

sent and follow with any processed data after.

-All staff should notify the radiologist of ANY unusual finding to provide the optimum care for the patient.

Required Education:

-HS diploma/GED

-Completion of a Radiographer Technical training program from a School of Radiography or College based Radiography program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

-ARRT RT (R)

-ARRT RT (CT)

-NJDEP New Jersey State X-Ray License.

-BLS Certification.