CT Technologist - Winslow, United States - Little Colorado Medical Center

Description

• Meets as needed with the supervisor concerning policies and procedures, rules and regulations, supplies, equipment, needs and problems.
• Complies with the established policies and procedures.
• Keep a good line of communication with all necessary parties.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all patients.
• Cooperates with department staff to achieve goals, maintains good employee relations, interdepartmental and public relations.
• Attends meetings as required and stays current with hospital safety.
• Keeps up to date in the field of Cat Scan Technology.
• Has basic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy
• Receives and reviews daily CT orders, verifying that appropriate exam is ordered to correspond with ordering diagnosis and history.
• Prioritizes stat exams.
• Notifies nursing on exams of any required preps and dispenses appropriate preps.
• Transports patient to and from the CT suite.
• Obtains consent for intravenous injection of contrast media documenting any contra- indications.
• Venipuncture skills and may administer contrast media. Operates the CT injector and applies appropriate rates.
• Operates the CT scanner and selects appropriate study for the lowest possible dose.
• Notifies patient and or nursing staff of the need to discontinue any diabetic medications.
• Performs routine cleaning duties between patients.
• Notifies supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Stocks needed supplies and notifies of need to re-order.
• Assists with departmental clerical duties. Inputs patient information in RIS and onto appropriate log sheets. Answers departmental phones.
• Performs duties as Radiologic Technologist.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.