Ct Technologist in dansville, New York at Noyes Memorial Hospital

Main Function:

Produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established practices and procedures. Provides coverage in Radiology as needed.

Reports To: CT Supervisor or Administrative Director, Radiology

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately performs the technical duties of the position.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably. Adjusts positioning devices to prevent unnecessary movement, minimize discomfort, and protect unaffected parts of the body from unnecessary exposure to x-ray.
• Transports patients to the examination room, prepares, and maintains the room for daily activities and QA.
• Performs CT scan procedures; reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered. Ensures quality images.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area. Secures supplies such as linens, IV materials, etc.
• Operates the computer system for Epic and eRecord.
• Assists management in anticipating the needs of the department, initiating new ideas, and setting departmental goals.
• Calls service technician for unexpected repairs and calibrations. Performs routine calibration and testing procedures. Informs department director of situation.
• Performs duties of Radiologic Technologist as required by staffing schedule.
• Competently and efficiently performs other duties as identified or requested by Administrative Director of Radiology and/or Radiologist.
• Handles difficult situations by remaining positive and assessing the priority of multiple demands.
• Exemplifies a positive attitude and customer service excellence in interactions with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patients, and addresses patient concerns. Assesses patients for readiness of exams. Obtains consent for iodinated contrast media and evaluates patient response for appropriateness of delivery of contrast. Inserts and discontinues IVs.
• Anticipates and understands the needs of the customer (both external and internal). Delivers products and services that meet or exceed the customer's expectations and needs.
• Assists Interventional Radiology for procedures occurring in CT.
• Is courteous and displays professionalism at all times while providing timely, helpful service to all customers.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers by interacting with sensitivity to others' needs and functioning as a team player.
• Actively problem-solves independently as well as a team player.
• Independently evaluates situations or issues using sound judgment and critical thinking skills to reach decisions.
• Uses time productively and takes initiative to identify opportunities to utilize idle time.
• Maintains and enhances personal career development, education, and competencies.
• Enhances professional growth and development through mandatory and voluntary in- service education, current literature, seminars, etc.
• Reinforces the mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents required information from patient appointment into Epic as required by profession.
• Verifies patient data and maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Takes pride in representing the hospital by taking the extra step to satisfy our customers with an upbeat, caring attitude.
• Responds to Hospital Codes as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.

New York State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist and current ARRT certification in X- ray with advanced training in CT or ARRT CT certification required.

Experience:

Minimum of one-year Radiologic Technology with familiarity in CT terminology and procedures, preferred.

Physical Demands:

Medium strength required to position patients. Standing and walking are the most common positions assumed in a workday.

Working Conditions/Hazards:

Exposed to electrical and radiant energy hazards and may experience back strain.