Job Description

Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized CT imaging procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in CT, in all locations, across all patient types.  Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Observes concepts of Image Wisely/Image Gently for dose reduction. Administers contrast according to facility policy.

Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of CT principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment.  Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors.  Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.  Follows equipment quality control procedures with appropriate documentation. 

Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.  Actively participates in student and employee training and education activities.