Cat Scan Technologist Weekends 3 12-hour Shifts Friday -Sunday

Cat Scan Weekend Technologist

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Job Description

• Performs various CT scans and assists the Radiologist during the performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes.
• Directly assists the Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT examinations as directed by the Radiologist.
• Communicates clinical observations during CT scan examinations to the Radiologist.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to the Radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job's responsibilities.
• Injects contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
• Completes patient CT questionnaire for each patient and reviews it prior to the start of the exam.
• Performs 3-D imaging functions.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available, resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history, and appropriate background information pertinent to proposed examination.
• Accountable for the quality of digital images sent to PACS.
• Verifies correct patient is selected from worklist and ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve hospital designated Press Ganey score.
• Ensures every patient receives patient education.
• Conducts annual peer review of images that meets department standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in areas such as Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program or ARRT registered or ARRT registry eligible.
• One-year staff technologist experience.
• Advanced CT registry required within one year from hire date.
• Current CPR certification required before completion of orientation.
• History of computer usage experience required.

Schedule

Day shift with middle shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays as required based on the needs of the department.