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CT Technologist III, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Cedars-Sinai

#Documentation #Workflow Management #Safety Policies #Equipment Maintenance #Medication Management #Venipuncture #Clinical Environment #Sterile Technique

Quick overview

The CT Technologist III performs CT exams following established procedures and protocols, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety policies. They also assist physicians with advanced procedures and maintain imaging equipment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an associate degree from a JRCERT accredited program and at least 5 years of experience in a clinical environment. Certifications in radiologic technology and venipuncture are also required.

associate degreeInventory ManagementDocumentationLeadershipPatient CareWorkflow ManagementEquipment MaintenanceVenipunctureAccreditation StandardsSterile TechniqueMedication ManagementTranscribing OrdersPost-ProcessingCT ScansImage Quality ControlAdvanced Cardiac ScansCT Safety Policies

Job description

Performs CT exams utilizing approved procedures and protocols per standards of practice for speed, organization, precision and accuracy based upon the department’s accrediting agency and/or department guidelines for exam protocols, adhering to department productivity standards.
Follows and understands CT safety policies, guidelines and protocols.
Per the CT technologist's scope of practice and in accordance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures, receives and transcribes verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners.
Preview all CT images and monitors for accuracy and prepares/sends images to designated viewing systems.
Perform section specific imaging QC using established technical factors and image identification.
Ensures room supply inventory meets activity requirements.
May assist physicians performing advanced procedures and ensures all supplies and/or devices are prepared and available in accordance with sterile technique and infection control policies and practices.
Adheres to all sterilization protocols.
Performs all advanced cardiac scans (gated & CCTA) and associated workflows including but not limited to calcium scoring, QARG documentation and advanced post-processing.
Adheres to the medication management/disposal guidelines, to include receiving, stocking, and holding the medication container provided by the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) to enable the LIP to withdraw medication.
Discards the container once it is empty.
Prepares and administers CT medications and follows hospital guidelines in handling of medications to comply with all medication safety requirements.
Performs venipuncture as needed.
Inputs accurate and timely documentation in all applicable electronic medical records systems.
Responsible for weekend and begin and/or end of shift duties (crash cart) as applicable to shift assignment.
Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in exams.
Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and notify appropriate section leaders.
Takes an active role in obtaining service for down equipment.
Participates in the evaluation of new imaging equipment.

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