Provides health care services applying x-ray energy and computer processing techniques to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Performs computed tomography and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics and customer service. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient's conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Coordinates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
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Obtains patient consent to perform exam. Explains procedure to patient and prepares patient for exam by providing instructions to obtain desired results. Gains patient's cooperation and minimizes patients anxiety.
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Correctly operates CT equipment and accessories to achieve optimal patient throughput and image quality. Correctly initiates scans and films results in accordance with exam protocol as documented in scan protocol book and as established by the medical director.
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Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient's ability and comfort. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedure. Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner during interventional CT procedures. Efficiently prepares sterile field selecting appropriate medical supplies based on the procedure using aseptic surgical techniques.
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In agreement with state statutes and where institutional policy permits, identifies, prepares and administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner in accordance with department protocol. Is competent to perform venipuncture and checks BUN and CREATININE on ER, inpatients and applicable outpatients in accordance with department policies prior to iodinated contrast injections.
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Maintains archival storage of data as appropriate. Maintains log book. Ensures X-ray jacket documents CT procedure, and creates appropriate CT insert jacket. Loads film and assist with maintaining laser imager.
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Assumes responsibility for CT area and reports equipment malfunctions. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies. Cleans work/ patient area following every exam to ensure clean aseptic patient environment.
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Demonstrates competency and trouble shooting with images on call. Follows department protocols for notifying physician and transmission of images.
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Assists with data collection for trending or reporting purposes: assists in other areas of the imaging department requested.
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Maintains all licenses including ARRT, MRT and CPR in current status. Provides Director of Radiology a complete listing of continuing education related to licensure requirements. Completes all hospital annual requirements in a timely manner; attends and or reads departmental meeting minutes in a timely fashion. All above activities properly documented in the employee log book.
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Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
