Radiographer II CT

is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining a quality assurance program that includes quality control procedures to insure safe and effective equipment operation, including electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Documents equipment performance service, maintenance
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques.
• Maintains knowledge of and practices good radiation safety techniques.
• Maintains sensitivity to the mental and physical needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills.
• Reconfirms patient identification and verifies procedure requested or prescribed.
• Uses good age specific skills in dealing with the psychosocial, developmental and physical needs of the patient.
• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, patient, family and other health care providers.
• Verifies patient LMP status when appropriate.
• Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the examination.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the requested procedure, such as medication, renal status, insufficient preparation, etc.
• Analyses information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedure
• Uses his/her professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to improve diagnostic quality
• Consults appropriate medical personnel to determine a modified action plan when necessary
• Determines the need for accessory equipment
• Reviews the medical record and the physician’s request to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology.
• Verifies that the patient/family have consented to the procedure and fully understands any risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. When appropriate, verifies that written consent has been obtained.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient/family can understand.
• Administers first-aid and provides life support in emergency situations.
• Assesses the patient’s physical and mental status during the procedure.
• Measures the procedure against established protocols and guidelines.
• Identifies any exceptions to the expected outcome.
• Documents any exceptions clearly and accurately.
• Reviews images to determine if additional scans will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedure.
• Notifies appropriate health provider when immediate clinical response is necessary, based on procedural findings and patient condition.
• Reassess the patient’s mental and physical status prior to discharge from the practitioner’s care.
• Transfers images to “hard copy” or to PACS system as appropriate.
• Archives images to data storage devices according to established guidelines.
• Reviews all diagnostic data for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures that all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic exam.
• Refers questions about diagnosis, prognosis or treatment to the patient’s physician.
• Assist in counseling staff in regard to performance, conduct attendance and other related matters.
• Prepares CT staff work/call schedule
• Ensure that new staff receives proper orientation and timely performance/competency evaluations.
• Supervises the technical aspects of CT procedures and maintains prescribed standards.
• Assists in developing/maintaining CT procedure manual.
• Serves as a resource and support person for CT staff.
• Assists in resolving inter and inter departmental problems relating to diagnostic CT section.
• Performs weekly inventory of area supplies, orders needed items via computer.
• Prepares purchase order requests for non-inventory items, forward to Director for authorization prior to sending to M.M. for purchase.
• Maintains the section in full compliance with all requirements of Federal and State regulatory agencies.
• Provides basic patient care and comfort including good infection control practices, including good hand washing technique, appropriate use of standard precautions.
• Consistently provides the best image quality within the limitations of available resources and patient clinical status.
• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and medical record, which may affect the examination.
• Recognize the appearance of normal and abnormal anatomical structures.
• Recognize examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting and/or other appropriate physician.
• Identifies any artifact producing objects and removes whenever possible.
• Identifies life threatening situations and responds appropriately.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to interact with interpreting physician.
• Assists in resolving inter and interdepartmental problems relating to diagnostic CT.
• Performs all duties of Radiographer-CT and Radiographer I.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ensures that self and CT staff members assist in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environment
• Ensures that self and CT staff assist in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental Process Improvement activities
• Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines
• Ensures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelines
• Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines
• Reviews protocol and procedure manuals as well as Safety, Risk Management, Radiation Safety and other pertinent manuals on at least an annual basis
• Analysis information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment; discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisor
• Ensures all QA checks are completed in a timely manner
• Assists in performing departmental safety inspections
• Reports equipment malfunction to service vendors, ensuring all required documentation is completed
• Able to performs radiography if licensed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiographer (ARRT RT(R) and with the Texas Medical Board as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT).

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in radiologic technology.
• 2-3 yr. pediatric radiography/CT experience in a hospital setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Computerized Technologist (CT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computerized Technology (ARRT-CT)
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT-R) if performing radiography
• Current unlimited license with the Texas Medical Board as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) if performing radiography

· Current CPR Certification