Cat Scan Technologist Weekend Overnights 7p-7a Sat/Sun

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

45d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Cat Scan Weekend Technologist Overnights 7p-7a Sat/Sun. Performs various CT Scans and assists Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes. The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Responsibilities

Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT scan examinations as directed by the Radiologist.
Communicates clinical observations during CT Scan examinations to Radiologist.
Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to Radiologist.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
Injects contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
Patient CT questionnaire is completed for each patient and reviewed prior to start of exam.
Performs 3-D imaging functions.
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
Annual peer review of images meets department standards.
Assists in gathering and recording data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program.
Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and appearance of CT Scan Room in accordance with department budget.
Responsible for teaching radiology students rotating through CT Scan.
Notifies RN of any patient problems or reactions.
Event report forms are completed according to hospital guidelines.