Perm – Technologist – Computed Tomography (CT) (Evenings) Cedar Rapids, IA

Title: Perm – Technologist – Computed Tomography (CT) (Evenings) Cedar Rapids, IA

Description:
Hourly Rate: *** – ***
20% Placement Fee

Radiologic
Technologist Rad Tech CT (full-time/evenings)

Job
Description

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology
  – Non-Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: ***
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: CT
• Shift: 2:00 pm to 12:30 am, 4-10s
• Job ID: 170211

Overview

St.
Luke’s Hospital Location! *** Sign-on Bonus!

Career
Launch Stipend Program for New Graduates!

The CT
Technologist is responsible for working within the established guidelines of
the Imaging Services as assigned. The CT Technologist is expected to understand
and support the Mission and Vision of St. Luke’s Hospital. As a professional
the CT Technologist is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and
objectives established by the Board of Directors and the Management team.
Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the
technical performance of radiology procedures, solving practical and analytical
problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

Responsibilities

Clinical
Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs careful and accurate work
  in any technical area as assigned.
• Performs procedural exams within
  specified turnaround time for assigned area and assures procedural exam
  guidelines are strictly adhered to, complies with exam procedure technical
  factors and protocols in consultation with radiologist.
• Support and perform CT exams within
  guidelines of the Imaging Gently Campaign.
• Administers contrast agents
  according to procedure guidelines and states correct flow rates utilizing
  power injector.
• Documents all necessary information
  in the performance of technical procedures, including adequate history and
  quality control.
• Consistently demonstrates attention
  to detail in following protocol for patient identification, patient
  history, exam, image marking, and labeling.
• Documents pregnancy appropriately
  for females of child bearing age.
• Uses AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce,
  Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) with every patient interaction to
  create patient and family experiences consistent with the mission of St.
  Luke’s Hospital.
• Perform patient transfers with
  approved transfer mobility equipment when appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a high
  quality and well-organized radiologic science program by assisting with
  student clinical and/or didactic instruction as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Regulatory
Compliance

• Maintains compliance and is
  responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to
  meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary
  and government agencies (i.e., IDPH, ACR, TJC).
• Understands and adheres to all
  safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of
  injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation.
• Wears an issued radiation badge for
  monitoring occupational exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Possesses ability and makes good
  independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall departmental
  functions, policies and procedures.

Departmental
Support

• Promotes the development,
  preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies
  and projects.
• Maintains an adequate level of
  productivity.
• Communicates with the department
  Managers as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and
  documents as necessary.
• Prioritizes work appropriately and
  assists others as time and workload allows.
• Communicates effectively inter- and
  intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to
  provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize
  exceptions
• Understand the School of Radiology
  clinical competency system and communicate with School of Radiology
  faculty on student- related progress and issues.
• Understand requirements for student
  supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy and support the
  School of Radiology educational process.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment
  and workspace and reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.