Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Successful completion of WellStar's Cardiac CT training program. Required
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Responds to emergency situations.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
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.
Prepares and may administer contrast.
Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.
Successful completion of an accredited CT program or ARRT-R
Prepares trays and catheters for procedures, participates in biopsies if applicable.
Preps the patient for the procedure.
Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Understands cardiac protocols and their pulse sequences.
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.
Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
Takes call when necessary.
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
Any other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
Ability to operate patient monitoring system.
Able to adjust BB pulse thickness for complete blood suppression.
Utilizes Dose Reduction Techniques.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Ability to push / retrieve studies to the PACS system.
Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
Able to correctly choose appropriate looklocker and prepulse delays on delayed enhancement.
Interacts with the cardiac radiologist and can respond with any additional sequences requested.
Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Knows cross sectional anatomy, includes all appropriate anatomy.
Maintains CT suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Knows and understands cardiac planes and how to achieve them.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
Understands, demonstrates and documents pre-procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Gets studies protocoled.
Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based.
Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical setting caring for patients; Required
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.
Restocks linens and supplies and maintains CT Department in clean and orderly condition.
Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
ARRT Computed Tomography or ARRT Radiography
Uses critical thinking skills.
Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.
Evaluate phase contrast series for aliasing and appropriately corrects velocity encoding.
Able to adjust protocols per patient, ie breath holds, arrythmias, anatomy, level of consciousness and ability to cooperate.
Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.