Radiology / Cardiology/Ct Tech

We are looking for a CT Technologist to help at our Outpatient Care Powell facility opening soon. Our facility will have Siemens equipment, specifically a Force CT scanner. We are looking for someone interested in working 3 12 hour shifts either Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Imaging Technologist Duties 80% of the time

Produces high quality CT procedures utilizing imaging skills for modalities as assigned.

Performs Imaging Time Out to ensure correct patient, exam, protocol and laterality are performed.

Selects proper imaging parameters on individual patient basis, safely operates equipment in accordance with imaging guidelines by the state and national organizations.

Utilizes ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) dose techniques to produce high quality images.

Starts IV and/or maintains existing access lines and ports and administer contrast medication, utilizing hospital standards.

Provides general care to patients so that basic medical & comfort needs are satisfied; reacts in emergencies to initiate immediate & appropriate treatment.

Participates in department call rotations to ensure emergency coverage is maintained.

Properly assesses and screens patients for appropriate clinical information and appropriateness for exam indication; provides information to patient/family regarding imaging procedures.

Has the authority to accept verbal orders from Licensed Practitioners for imaging procedures, following hospital policy.

Completes necessary documentation & record keeping in EMR and PACs, on images, consultation/screening forms, maintaining patient confidentiality, and performs other clerical functions as assigned.

Demonstrates universal precautions for infection control practices under the guidelines of OSUWMC

Performs lab functions needed for contrast medication administration and maintains lab competency under the lab guidelines.

Accesses patient information and lab values in the Hospital information systems while maintaining HIPPA and medical center appropriate access policies.

Maintains inventory of supplies and stocks areas with appropriate supplies.

May perform other departmental functions within the scope of practice, as assigned

Demonstrates the qualities of the Medical Center s values, and acts as an important member of the team with integrity, leadership and excellence in his/her daily work.

Maintains professional relationships with co-workers and other hospital employees.

Must be able to effectively and efficiently work as a team member.

Organizes resources to maximize productivity.

Uses time effectively.

Quality Assurance/Educational Responsibilities - 20% of time

Maintains current QA/QC data for assigned equipment and/or protocols within the environment

Critiques final images for quality and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.

Reports equipment problems to management and may initiate corrective action & documents such, in conjunction with Clinical Engineering and/or Medical Physics Division.

Maintains a safe and neat working environment.

Participates in departmental meetings and in services and required educational opportunities.

Completes annual and other mandatory competencies by either computer or hands on learning as required by their job functions

Shares professional/technical expertise with students on clinical rotations and completes required student evaluations.

Assist in orientation of new employees.

Maintains current RQI, ACLS (when appropriate) standards as defined by the Medical Center