FT DAY WEEKEND LEAD CT TECH
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Powder Springs
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Facility: Cobb HospitalWellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is
seeking a FT Day Weekend Registered CT Technologist. The Registered
CT Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department
needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists
with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by
performing all exams provided by the department according to
department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly
and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for
performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring
independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization
of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able
to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to
provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as:
TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions, Lung and
Heart Screenings, etc. Ability to teach and mentor fellow CT Techs.
Functional oversight of the department in the absence of the chief
tech. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient
interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager.Core Responsibilities and
Essential Functions:Leadership- Maintains modality workflow to
assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and
meets patients expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of
exam.- Provides feedback on employee performance management by
communicating employee performance concerns to Chief Tech.- Manage
department productivity adhering to operational standards.- Works
with Chief Tech and system CT Clinical Specialist on new protocol
implementation- Assures that adequate supplies are available in the
modality.- Attends and productively participates in Lead Meetings
and department meetings.- Serves as an advocate for the Imaging
Department and is a liaison for other hospital departments- Serves
as first level of contact for employee concerns.- Participates,
maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in the department.-
Assists in the hiring process of new personnel, and ensures
appropriate on-boarding efforts to validate competency assessments
and departmental orientation.- Participates in the competency
process for CT technologists on an annual basis.- Assures that the
CT department is continuously survey ready. -Equipmenta.
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient
receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that
image quality is maintained.b. Reports problems regarding
malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that
problem can be corrected in a timely manner.c. Cleans, disinfects
and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy
and department cleaning schedule. -Patient Carea. Verifies proper
clinician order for procedure.b. Obtains complete clinical history,
gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating
conditions.c. Follows established procedures for the administration
of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and
no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.d.
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and
right and left marker are utilized appropriately.e. Reviews
CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and
releases patients.f. Responds to emergency situations and provides
for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life
support equipment.g. Assists other technologists in all modalities
when needed.h. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates
situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no
patient condition deteriorates.i. Verifies correct identity of
patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure
per hospital policy and procedure.j. Ensures patient's privacy and
comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the
exam/procedure.k. Demonstrates competence in the determination and
application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and
techniques based on the age of patients.l. Organizes schedule, time
and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within
designated time frames.m. Follows physicians instructions when
assisting with procedures and exams.n. Demonstrates proficiency
with loading and operating power injection.o. Uses critical
thinking skills.p. Dialogs with patient/familyq. Asks clarifying
questions.r. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.s.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification
and Time Out process when appropriate.t. Demonstrates and
understands pre-and-post procedural care.u. Preps the patient for
the procedure.v. Demonstrates and understands sterile techniquew.
Maintains competency with venipuncture.x. Competent to perform and
post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated
Chest, Runoffs, Lung and Heart Screenings, etc. -Education and
Communicationa. Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature
of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to
minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET;
Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all
patients and family members.b. Ensures that patient's questions,
concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed,
notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the
initiation of the procedure.c. Participates in the orientation and
training of departmental employees.d. Provides patients with
preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.e. Required
documentation is concise, legible and includes precise
terminology.f. Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows
through with assignment.g. Completes mandatory departmental and
Hospital-wide education without prompting. -Quality Controla.
Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by
radiologist feedback and quality auditsb. Ensures that equipment is
fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper
calibration and operating deficiencies.c. Sends all studies to PACS
immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.d. Studies that
have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and
scanned into PACS, if applicable.e. Completes all studies in RIS
before completing in PACS.f. Prints completed log sheet from
teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
-Operationsa. Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the
department in clean and orderly condition.b. Transports patients,
positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.c.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is
rendered.d. Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization
devices and equipment.e. Willingly lends knowledge and assistance
to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is
available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for
departmental advantage.f. Performs routine duties of clerical and
support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
ensure continuity and quality of services.g. Keeps supervisor
informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring
prompt notification in the event of problems or potential
problems.h. Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to
other co-workers.i. Ability to operate all work stations associated
with the CT department.j. Ability to push / retrieve images from
the CT console to PACS.k. Maintain Joint Commission standards and
any other regulatory agency standards.l. Ability to teach and
mentor fellow CT Techs.m. Takes call when necessaryn. Any other
duties as assigned.Required Minimum Education:--- - - -Graduate of
AMA approved School of Radiology Technology.Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated.--- - - -ARRT Radiography--- - -
-ARRT Computed Tomography--- - - -Basic Life Support (BLS) through
American Heart Association (AHA) Required -Additional License(s)
and Certification(s): n/aRequired Minimum Experience:--- - -
-Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical setting caring for
patients (may include clinical rotations) Required--- - - -Minimum
1 year CT experience RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:--- - - -Must
exhibit excellent communication skills because this position
requires frequent verbal and written communications with:
physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing
staff.--- - - -The employee obtains, presents and discusses
clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine
basis.--- - - -Candidate must be able to explain or give directions
to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.--- -
- -Must possess the ability to function independently and under
pressure while still actively participating in a team
environment.--- - - -Position requires the employee to exhibit
excellent customer service skills at all times.--- - - -Must be
able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work
environment.--- - - -Must have the ability to prioritize
appropriately. Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to
effectively multitask throughout the work shift.--- - - -Must have
excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact
professionally with a variety of customers, including but not
limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and
physicians throughout the work shift.--- - - -Must possess the
ability to function independently, yet productively as a
cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the
position.--- - - -Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow
all Hospital policies as well as the established practices,
protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable
professional standards.--- - - -Competent in all aspects of CT,
patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.---
- - -Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how
they affect the quality of a procedure.--- - - -Competent to
perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control
tests.--- - - -Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning,
exposure factors and radiation protection.--- - - -Must have an
understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the
quality of a procedure.--- - - -Competent to perform all ACR and
manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests.--- - - -Competent
to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR,
Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Lung and Heart Screenings,
etc.--- - - -Ability to teach and mentor fellow CT Techs.By
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