SEH-CT TECH

General Purpose of Job:

Performs all diagnostic CT exams on emergency room patients, inpatients and outpatients in accordance with physician's orders. Performs CT angiogram exams and reconstructs 3D images for radiologist interpretations.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares patients for CT scans by explaining procedures to be performed, starting IV's and administering contrast material so that targeted parts of the body can be properly examined.
• Performs CT exams on emergency patients, in patients and out patients in accordance with physician order. Able to work in add-ons and emergency patients without disrupting scheduled patients.
• Delivers cases to the radiologist in a timely manner.
• Assists the Radiologists in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares and maintains patient records and files. Maintains required records for billing purposes.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling/canceling patient exams, assisting patients at the main window, pulling patient films, filing patient records, and inputting patient information into the Epic computer system.
• Provides training and guidance to radiology students.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining CT equipment and examination rooms; performs quality control tests to assure equipment is functioning properly and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of CT supplies; orders supplies as needed.
• Transports patient's to/from various departments within the Hospital as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.