CT Technologist III

Base Pay Range:
$37.88 - $56.82

Job Description:

The CT Technologist III is a Full Time, Regular position working 3 12 hour shifts Friday-Sunday 1pm-1:30am at Sacred Heart Medical Center. This position is eligible for a $5.00 per hour weekend shift differential.

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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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)
• Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation
• Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations
• Prepares equipment and room for exams:
  • Assists in the transportation of patients as needed
  • Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed
  • Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures
  • Cleans exam room after each study
• Interviews and assesses patient for CT exam
  • Obtains procedure consent
  • Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure
• Performs parenteral procedures i.e. contrast injections, IV starts/removal
  • Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies
  • Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction
  • Always wears appropriate PPE for study as appropriate
• Physically assist patients on or off the CT table
• Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level
• Completes all exam paperwork
  • Builds patient exam work list
  • Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate
  • Appropriately codes exam for billing
  • Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate
• Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Team Leader and/or Coordinator
• This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland's customers.
• Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
• Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Valid state driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
• Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages
• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
• Attendance is required for this position.
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There is no supervisory responsibility in this position

Advocacy:

Treats all patients with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values

• Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Always Aim Higher

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED - required
  • Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or equivalent on the job experience required necessary to pass the ARRT (R)
• Experience: Minimum of six (6) months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist - preferred
  • Anatomy and medical terminology - preferred
  • Medical office experience preferred
  • Understanding of all procedures to be read by radiologist - preferred
  • Must agree to take call and work holiday's to meet the needs of the company
• Licensure: Must maintain current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License
• Certifications: ARRT (R) and be board eligible for ARRT (CT) Must successfully complete certification exam in CT within 18 months of employment/transfer
• Computer Skills: Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Kronos; Imagecast; ISite; StaffReady; Web Portals, EPIC and Medicalis.
• Background Check:
  • Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
  • In order to comply with provisions set forth in Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, all new employees of Inland Imaging Clinical Associates, LLC will be checked against the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Employees must not be included on this list.
• Drug Test: Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test which includes Marijuana.

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