CT Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
Company: CARLE
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
To perform routine and specialized examinations in the specialty
area of CT and diagnostic radiology, adapt procedures to obtain
specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients
for examinations. This requires independent judgment to adapt
procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the
direction of a radiologist. Clinical ExcellencePerforms procedures
in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination
within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of
Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.Exhibits
competency in performing and filming CT and radiographic
proceduresDeviates from routines when the patient's condition
requires it or at the request of the radiologistKnowledgeable of
procedures and assist radiologist, orders labs and pathology tests,
and schedules procedures appropriatelyKnowledgeable of invasive
procedures, sterile tray set up , assisting radiologist, catheter
and guidewires, orders labs and pathology test, and schedules
procedures appropriatelyObtains and documents accurate pre and post
procedure information as applicableFollows JCAHO patient safety
goalsMaintains quality care throughout the procedurePossesses
knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for
testing.Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality
control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital
lab procedures/policies. Quality ImprovementMaintains working
knowledge of equipment in order to function in all aspects of CT
and Diagnostic Radiology.Performs support functions of the Medical
Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are
met.Technically knowledgeable of CT and diagnostic equipment
operationPerforms reasonable trouble shootingChecks and observes
equipment for general safety, maintenance, and appropriate
operationReports equipment problems through appropriate
channelsMaintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies
in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned
to that roomPromptly processes images and paper work according to
proper procedures to ensure timely turn around in providing a
report to the physician's officeMaintains and coordinates patient
flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care, transporting
patients to and from the department as requiredPromptly and
accurately completes all fields in the PACS, Radiology system, i.e.
number of images repeated, contrast reaction, exam data entry,
start and stop times of examMaintains and ensures a safe
environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA,
QC, QI programs Departmental SupportAssumes personal responsibility
for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies
and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost
effective care for our patients.Shares knowledge, guides and
encourages fellow technologists/students with proper department
protocol and proceduresDisplays a professional attitude in the area
toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and
creating a productive learning environmentCompletes care while
conserving resources, preventing waste of suppliesUses slow time to
improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as
cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties
Keywords: CARLE, Peoria , CT Technologist/Radiologic Technologist, Other , Bloomington, Illinois
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