The Christ Hospital Health Network
CT Technologist - Main CT Scanning - Full Time - Rotating
The Christ Hospital Health Network, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
CT Technologist - Main CT Scanning - Full Time - Rotating
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The Christ Hospital Health Network Job Description Eligible candidates may qualify for a hiring bonus. To operate CT scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must produce quality images for radiologist interpretation and work independently with minimal supervision. Responsibilities
Communication/Customer Service:
Greets patient, introduces self, verifies name and birthdate. Reviews patient history, procedure order, medications, allergies, and questionnaires. Explains procedure, answers questions, and ensures patient understanding. Anticipates patient needs, keeps them informed of delays, and responds to concerns. Communicates professionally with all customers, respecting differences. Adheres to hospital policies and core values, striving to exceed expectations. Clinical Responsibilities:
Positions patient, scans, and archives images per protocol, producing diagnostic quality images. Prepares patient for contrast media administration, performs venipuncture, administers contrast media, and labels syringes appropriately. Identifies, prepares, administers, and documents medications used during procedures. Reconciles patient medications to prevent interactions. Completes work efficiently and assists colleagues in other modalities as needed. Assists physicians with invasive procedures when applicable. Verifies physician orders for accuracy and acts accordingly. Patient Safety - Radiation and General:
Uses radiation-reducing techniques without compromising image quality. Protects patients, staff, and self from radiation exposure, uses dosimeters properly. Uses appropriate patient transfer devices, minimizes fall or injury risks. Follows safety protocols, including HIPAA, patient identification, and emergency procedures. Information Systems:
Ensures images are correctly linked in PACS, completes documentation and questionnaires. Maintains knowledge of RIS and PACS, accurately enters data, burns images to CDs as needed. Departmental Responsibilities:
Maintains skills, attends meetings, participates in in-services. Schedules patients efficiently, maintains equipment, reports issues, and keeps work areas clean. Adheres to policies on time, attendance, credentials, and departmental changes. Additional Responsibilities:
Access to patient records is limited to necessary functions for patient care, QA, education, or compliance, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Qualifications
Graduation from ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology program required. Minimum 2 years related experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, sterile techniques, patient positioning, and operation of x-ray equipment. Licenses & Certifications:
Board certified by ARRT. Valid Ohio Radiographer license. CPR certification preferred. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Healthcare Provider Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare
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CT Technologist - Main CT Scanning - Full Time - Rotating
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The Christ Hospital Health Network Job Description Eligible candidates may qualify for a hiring bonus. To operate CT scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must produce quality images for radiologist interpretation and work independently with minimal supervision. Responsibilities
Communication/Customer Service:
Greets patient, introduces self, verifies name and birthdate. Reviews patient history, procedure order, medications, allergies, and questionnaires. Explains procedure, answers questions, and ensures patient understanding. Anticipates patient needs, keeps them informed of delays, and responds to concerns. Communicates professionally with all customers, respecting differences. Adheres to hospital policies and core values, striving to exceed expectations. Clinical Responsibilities:
Positions patient, scans, and archives images per protocol, producing diagnostic quality images. Prepares patient for contrast media administration, performs venipuncture, administers contrast media, and labels syringes appropriately. Identifies, prepares, administers, and documents medications used during procedures. Reconciles patient medications to prevent interactions. Completes work efficiently and assists colleagues in other modalities as needed. Assists physicians with invasive procedures when applicable. Verifies physician orders for accuracy and acts accordingly. Patient Safety - Radiation and General:
Uses radiation-reducing techniques without compromising image quality. Protects patients, staff, and self from radiation exposure, uses dosimeters properly. Uses appropriate patient transfer devices, minimizes fall or injury risks. Follows safety protocols, including HIPAA, patient identification, and emergency procedures. Information Systems:
Ensures images are correctly linked in PACS, completes documentation and questionnaires. Maintains knowledge of RIS and PACS, accurately enters data, burns images to CDs as needed. Departmental Responsibilities:
Maintains skills, attends meetings, participates in in-services. Schedules patients efficiently, maintains equipment, reports issues, and keeps work areas clean. Adheres to policies on time, attendance, credentials, and departmental changes. Additional Responsibilities:
Access to patient records is limited to necessary functions for patient care, QA, education, or compliance, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Qualifications
Graduation from ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology program required. Minimum 2 years related experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, sterile techniques, patient positioning, and operation of x-ray equipment. Licenses & Certifications:
Board certified by ARRT. Valid Ohio Radiographer license. CPR certification preferred. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Healthcare Provider Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare
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