CT Tech

Hrs Description: Mon-Friday 8am-4:30pm ; Duties: Job Description: The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.

Essential Functions: -Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. -Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. -Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam. -Administers IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate. -Recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions. -Administers IV contrast material by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture. -Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable. -Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. -Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. -Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist. -Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. -Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. -Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. -Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours. -Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. -Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner. -Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. -Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss. -Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary. -May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence. -Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. -Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity. -May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer. -Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department. -Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.

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