Texas Health Huguley FWS
CT/X-Ray Technologist, Part-Time Nights, Lenexa City Center
Texas Health Huguley FWS, Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Job Description - CT/X-Ray Technologist, Part-Time Nights, Lenexa City Center
CT/X-Ray Technologist, Part-Time Nights, Lenexa City Center
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs CAT Scan procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. The community you’ll be caring for: Our newest hospital in the Kansas City metro area — AdventHealth Lenexa City Center — will include around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services and inpatient beds for medical-surgical and short-stay units. Responsibilities
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to acquire Cat Scan images for radiological diagnosis. Maintains all the essential job functions of the CT Technologist. Reviews scheduled patient’s requisitions and chart before starting exam. Administers opaque contrast material as directed by Radiologist. Starts IV’s on out patients that require IV contrast. Draw labs for Creatine when possible to expedite patient care. Communicate with nurses and physicians to expedite patient care. Locate orders, lab work, allergies and any other related resources on the patient in Power Chart. Send images to VRC in a timely manner and scan VRC report into PACS. Gives oral contrast, when scheduled, to abdomen and pelvis CAT Scan patients one to two hours prior to exams. Participate in the training of new CT techs. Operates Cerner System, proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders and makes corrections within scope of user level. Complete and charge exams correctly on Cerner System. Send all exams to PACS System and know what to do if PACS is down. Adheres to radiation safety standards. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunctions. Follows “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action. Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) Personalized Patient Care Every Patient Every time. Maintains ethical relationships and cooperates with all personnel in proper conduct of department Demonstrates commitment of personal and professional development, and pursues appropriate continuing education. Professional appearance is in accordance with dress code standards. Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings. Provides patient transportation when needed. Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director or Manager Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience (preferred) Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
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Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs CAT Scan procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. The community you’ll be caring for: Our newest hospital in the Kansas City metro area — AdventHealth Lenexa City Center — will include around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services and inpatient beds for medical-surgical and short-stay units. Responsibilities
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to acquire Cat Scan images for radiological diagnosis. Maintains all the essential job functions of the CT Technologist. Reviews scheduled patient’s requisitions and chart before starting exam. Administers opaque contrast material as directed by Radiologist. Starts IV’s on out patients that require IV contrast. Draw labs for Creatine when possible to expedite patient care. Communicate with nurses and physicians to expedite patient care. Locate orders, lab work, allergies and any other related resources on the patient in Power Chart. Send images to VRC in a timely manner and scan VRC report into PACS. Gives oral contrast, when scheduled, to abdomen and pelvis CAT Scan patients one to two hours prior to exams. Participate in the training of new CT techs. Operates Cerner System, proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders and makes corrections within scope of user level. Complete and charge exams correctly on Cerner System. Send all exams to PACS System and know what to do if PACS is down. Adheres to radiation safety standards. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunctions. Follows “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action. Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) Personalized Patient Care Every Patient Every time. Maintains ethical relationships and cooperates with all personnel in proper conduct of department Demonstrates commitment of personal and professional development, and pursues appropriate continuing education. Professional appearance is in accordance with dress code standards. Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings. Provides patient transportation when needed. Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director or Manager Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience (preferred) Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
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