- Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle; modifies radiation dose for individual patient's exams in accordance with established age/weight specific protocols (including pediatric techniques and dosing), utilizing dose reduction software
- Reviews and verifies CT exam orders, radiologist's protocol instructions, and patient identification in accordance with hospital policy to ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient
- Assesses patient risk via patient interviews and chart review; alerts nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (labs, allergies, etc.)
- Ensures patient is prepared and radiologist-ordered protocols for pre-medications have been completed (e.g. contrast allergy pre-medication)
- Assesses patient's need for care following contrast administration; arranges renal function tests and follow up according to radiologist protocol; instructs patients to withhold medication (e.g. metformin) per radiologist protocol
- Provides education to patient and family members and assesses understanding
- Provides for the physical and psychological needs of patients during CT exams, including monitoring of patient's oxygen saturation levels when caring for patients with orders for "continuous" O2 sat monitoring; addresses issues according to hospital protocol; assesses patient's level of pain and notifies nurse / provider as needed
- Performs venipuncture for contrast administration, evaluates patency of IV access; administers saline flush per protocol pre/post IV contrast administration
- Performs Point-of-Care lab tests for evaluating renal function prior to contrast administration
- Prepares and administers oral and/or IV contrast per department protocols as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Ensure personnel caring for patient follow safety procedures (e.g. infection prevention)
- Documents clinical and required regulatory information in patient's electronic chart (e.g. IV documentation, signs / symptoms relevant to exam, contrast administration in MAR); performs order entry / modification / cancelation in accordance with hospital policies
- Initiates response to complications and emergencies arising during exams; requests assistance from nurses, providers, and other personnel as needed
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes; evaluates images, recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy and notifies the appropriate Radiologist as needed
- Handles and secures medications and equipment in accordance with hospital policies
- Utilizes the image management system; acquire, format, manipulate, archives images to the PACS system
- Assists physicians and residents as required with CT-Guided exams/procedures using aseptic technique as needed
- Assists patient with completing informed consent form, after provider has completed informed consent discussion with the patient
- Implements downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails
- Instructs new staff and students in CT procedures and techniques
- Performs competency evaluations for new CT personnel
- Assists with education and training of medical staff (Radiology Residents, Fellows, RPA's etc.).
- Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues. Performs quality control procedures
- Demonstrates and promotes a healthy work environment and good teamwork; makes suggestions for improvements; demonstrates and promotes patient and family-centered care behaviors
- Assists in organizing work flow utilizing available staff and rooms
- Assists performing exams identified for approved IRB research
- Assists in coordinating and participates in departmental continuing education in-services
- Provides peer feedback for staff performance evaluations
- Performs various clerical duties and completes additional duties/projects as assigned
- Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
- Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT
- Possess CT certification (ARRT)
- Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment
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CT Technologist II - Minneapolis, United States - Hennepin County Medical Center
Description
SUMMARY
Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Computed Tomography Technologist II in our Computed Tomography department. This part-time (0.6 FTE) position will work every Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00pm to 7:00am.
This position includes a $100 per shift bonus, a $5 an hour night shift differential, and a $.90 an hour weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shift differential.
A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).
Under the direction of the area supervisor, performs patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
