Computed Tomography (CT) Technician - Radiology

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action.
• •Demonstrates knowledge of cross sectional anatomy.
• •Knows CT anatomical landmarks and able to recognize abnormalities and alert radiologist as needed.
• •Ability to input and retrieve information from HIS/Radiology information system.
• •Enters information correctly.
• •Recognizes and reports computer malfunction.
• •Provides training and direction to staff as necessary.
• •Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• •Performs 3D workstation duties as prescribed by examination.
• •Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• •Adheres to hospital and radiology safety and infection control policies.
• •Disposes of bio-hazardous trash properly, without being told.
• •Uses protective equipment as needed.
• •Abides by dress code and wears SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ID badge at all times.
• •Respects the confidentiality of patient results and uses discretion when discussing patient matters.
• •Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• •Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
• •Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.
• •Adheres to dress code.
• •Reports risk management concerns.
• •Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: Safety/Fire, Blood Borne Pathogen, Hazardous Communication, TB, Department Specific, Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only), Population Specific Care.
• •Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• •Demonstrates respect and compassion for our internal and external customers while delivering prompt, courteous service.
• •Recognize the needs and expectations of our customers and considers the diverse needs of others regarding culture, religion, disability, etc.
• •Demonstrates team work with other departments and co-workers.
• •Provides emotional support while attempting to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• •Dress in a professional manner.
• •Answers questions in a knowledgeable fashion or directs direct questions to someone who can provides answers.
• •Works with other departments to provide services.
• •Discuss information in private areas only. Share information on a need to know basis, avoiding gossip.
• •Wisely and responsibly utilize the resources within the facility.
• •Take care of equipment and report problems to result in a longer usage life.
• •Reviews departmental PI, OA, and QC monthly during departmental meetings and by reviewing posted information.
• •Provides data to manager for monthly Performance Improvement on a daily basis.
• •Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
• •Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
• •Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.
• •Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.
• •Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.
• •Demonstrates ability to assess population specific needs, i.e. language.
• •Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application.
• •Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
• •Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals.
• •Provide specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis.
• •Provides for trial release and removal of restraints as soon as possible.
• •Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments.
• •Incorporates patients cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan.
• •Implement pain management techniques.
• •Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan.
• •Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
• •Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.
• •Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultation (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.
• •Consistently communicates ideas in a clear and succinct manner.
• •Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine and/or extra duties.
• •Effectively serves as a resource person for department.
• •Explain procedure to patient/family in understandable terms.
• •Attends appropriate orientations.
• •Accumulates contact hours of continuing education per established ARRT guidelines.
• •Provide in-service a necessary.
• •Provide documentation of current ARRT status.
• •Attends required and participates committees as directed.
• •Provides documentation of attendance at outside meetings.
• •Provide explanation of treatments and procedures within the scope of your knowledge and authority prior to rendering services.
• •When explaining procedures, provide information on the purpose of procedure, special prep, what to expect, and approximate time required.
• •Invite customers to ask questions or raise concerns.
• •When explaining procedure and why to patients/quests, avoid technical jargon, and use lay terms.
• •Before beginning procedures, secure patient's permission to continue.
• •Wear SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ID BADGE where ABOVE THE WAIST with picture visible.
• •Limit conversation in presence of customers to specific work situation.
• •Avoid discussing internal hospital issues, personal problems, department conflicts or personal social activities in the presence of customers.
• •Be publicly supportive of the organization, colleagues, and physicians.
• •Avoid jokes, language, literature that could be construed as offensive by others.
• •Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free clutter and trash.
• •Remove soiled linens from patient area immediately.
• •Report all maintenance needs for equipment, environmental deficiencies or safety concerns to the appropriate party immediately.
• •Follow paging policy.
• •Control noise level, i.e., door slamming, laughter, radios, loud talking.
• •Strive to understand and meet needs for cultural differences.
• •When customers appear lost or confused offer assistance.
• •When performing procedures, keep curtains and/or door closed.
• •Knock before entering doors or ask permission to enter curtained areas.
• •Make sure patients who may he confused or being transported are covered with a sheet/blanket.
• •Assure patient privacy when taking personal, financial information by conducting such interviews in a private manner.
• •Keep medical testing, financial, and other personal information confidential, and also avoid discussing in public areas, i.e., elevators hallways, i.e., elevators, hallways, etc.
• •Avoid discussing customer's condition, finances, or other personal matters with others not directly concerned.
• •Access only those charts that need to be accessed.
• •When provide procedures or other services, ask patients if they want family members or guest to leave.
• •Greet customer and inform them of estimated length of wait. If long wait is apparent offer customer alternatives to long wait, i.e., hospital cafeteria, gift shop, rescheduling, etc.
• •Offer and inform the customer of why they are waiting and what the next step in the process is. Base the wait times on department standards.
• •Offer comfort measures, i.e., beverages, blankets, magazines, etc. to waiting customers when appropriate
• •Keep waiting customers informed of their status and frequent intervals