CT Technologist-Freestanding Emergency Department

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CT Technologist-Freestanding Emergency Department (Days) PRN','Part-time','Radiology/Imaging','PRN','PRN','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-THE WOODLANDS-ST LUKE WOODLANDS','','!*!Hospital Outpatient DepartmentPosition Summary:Operates diagnostic equipment and performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures related to CT. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings, with the direction of the imaging supervisor/manager. Assists patients with basic patient care needs.Position Responsibilities:1.    Performs CT exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.2.    Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards3.    Problem-solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems4.    Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards.5.    Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained6.    Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure7.    Actively participates with patient testing, performing routine, non-routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests8.    Reviews the physician orders to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent9.    Communicates with Radiologist to obtain proper exam protocol/test design.10.    Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the diagnostic test involvement.11.    Performs Point of Care testing for lab tests according to hospital guidelines.12.    Effectively starts IVs following hospital guidelines.13.    Completes the diagnostic examination and all image post processing.14.    Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs daily QA process15.    Completes image processing, including supporting documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.16.    Responsible for monitoring and recording radiation dose levels.17.    Notifies Radiologist with any diagnostic findings, which warrant communication.','!*!Education:Associate’s Degree RequiredLicensure/Certification:Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R) (CT); must maintain currentCertified by Texas Department of Health as Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist – MRT; must maintain currentCPR/BLS certificationMinimum Experience:One (1) year experience as a RadiographerMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skillsInterpersonal skills for communication with patients, visitors, physicians and other hospital personnelMust have good written and oral communication skills','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0138318','CHI St. Luke's Woodlands Hospital','CT Technologist-Freestanding Emergency Department (Days) PRN

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