CT Day Shift

$60,715 - $91,083/Yr

Altru Health System - Grand Forks, ND

posted 8 months ago

Full-time
Grand Forks, ND
Hospitals

About the position

The CT Technologist at Altru Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of patients undergoing imaging procedures. This position requires the technologist to receive a written physician order prior to performing any exams, ensuring that all pertinent information is collected beforehand. The technologist is responsible for reviewing exams on the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to check for quality and completeness, and must complete all necessary paperwork associated with the imaging process. The role emphasizes patient education, as the technologist provides information to patients and their families to optimize their understanding of the procedures within their scope of responsibility. In addition to performing imaging exams, the CT Technologist assists the Radiologist or physician during patient exams, promptly notifying them of any changes in the patient's condition that may affect the exam protocol. The technologist must ensure that all images are properly stored in PACS, with the appropriate paperwork scanned and distributed to the relevant radiologist for interpretation upon completion of the exam. A strong focus on patient safety and comfort is essential, particularly during the transportation, immobilization, and positioning of patients. The CT Technologist is also responsible for preparing pharmaceutical vials for injection, accurately calculating and measuring dosages, and administering the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosages either orally or via intravenous injection. Maintaining accurate records of all materials received, dispensed, decayed, and disposed of is a critical aspect of this role. The technologist may also be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.

Responsibilities

  • Provide appropriate education to patients and families to optimize understanding of procedures.
  • Ensure a proper physician order is received prior to performing exams and collect pertinent information.
  • Assist the Radiologist/physician with patient exams and notify them of any changes that may alter exam protocol.
  • Review images for quality and completeness, ensuring all images are on PACS with appropriate paperwork.
  • Demonstrate regard for patients' safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning.
  • Prepare pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculate and measure dosages accurately, and administer the correct dosage.
  • Maintain accurate records of all materials received, dispensed, decayed, and disposed of.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs.

Requirements

  • Certification as a Radiographer from the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners prior to start date.
  • Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 6 months of start date.
  • Certification in Computed Tomography from ARRT within 24 months of start date.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.
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