Duties:

Job Function 1: PREPARES EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES The CT technologist will demonstrate professionalism and service excellence when performing the following tasks. Obtains necessary medical, surgical, and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols. Maintains sterility of field and instruments. Correctly prepares requisitions. (professionalism and service excellence)

Job Function 2: ENSURES PATIENTS PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COMFORT Communicates(involves) to the patient and family before, during, and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the patient. The technologist will adhere to all HIPPA regulations and respect the patient's privacy. Verifies patient identification. Observe the patient's condition before and after contrast injections and report any sudden change to the nursing staff and Radiologist. Ensures availability of medical records, previous reports, labs, and history of the patient. Can begin emergency response in case of complication.

Job Function 3: MAINTAINS SPECIFIC INVENTORY RECORDS AND ENSURES AREA IS STOCKED WITH ADEQUATE SUPPLIES Maintains adequate linen supplies in each scanning room. Maintains adequate contrast media and biopsy/drainage supplies in each scanning room. Adheres to room assignments (CT 1,2 and 3). Assists in maintaining CT storeroom, and outside inventory. Participates in daily inventory and stocking of supplies. Notifies Lead of expired or soon-to-expire equipment or medications. Cleans and inventory supplies. Participates in the routine cleaning of the CT gantry, table, and peripheral equipment after each use.

Job Function 4: COORDINATES SCHEDULE OF DAILY EXAMS: The point staff will perform the following tasks while displaying involvement in patient care, professionalism, and respect for other staff and patients: When assigned as Point, triages procedures according to the daily schedule Ensure timely coordination of all emergency and unscheduled procedure requests. Assigns staff to ensure efficient workflow while maintaining an environment of patient safety. Maintains workflow within the section to coordinate emergent and unscheduled procedure requests within the schedule. Communicate with all departments and floors with regard to patient status. Ensures immediate patient transport post-procedure.

Skills:

CT registered; Maintains current certification/licensure as required for the position. venipuncture

included. CPR mandatory

Education:

CT registered and CPR mandatory