- -The CT technologist will demonstrate professionalism and service excellence when performing the following tasks.
- -Obtains necessary medical, surgical and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols.
- -Maintains sterility of field and instruments.
- -Correctly prepares requisitions.
- -Communicates to the patient and family before, during and after the procedure to alleviate anxiety while maintaining privacy and dignity of the patient.
- -The technologist will adhere to all HIPAA regulations and respect the patient's privacy.
- -Verifies patient identification according to the AHS policy.
- -Observes patient’s condition before and after contrast injections and reports any sudden change to the nursing staff and Radiologist.
- -Ensures availability of medical records, previous reports, labs and history of patient.
- -Can begin emergency response in case of complication.
- -Maintains adequate linen supplies in each scanning room.
- -Maintains adequate contrast media and biopsy/drainage supplies in each scanning room.
- -Adheres to room assignments (CT 1,2 and 3).
- -Assists in maintaining CT storeroom, outside inventory.
- -Participates in daily inventory and stocking of supplies.
- -Notifies Lead of expired or soon to expire equipment or medications.
- -Cleans and inventories supplies.
- -Participates in the routine cleaning of the CT gantry, table and peripheral equipment after each use.
- -When assigned as Point, triages procedures accordingly to the daily schedule
- -Ensures timely coordination of all emergency and unscheduled procedure requests.
- -Assigns staff to ensure efficient workflow while maintaining an environment of patient safety.
- -Maintains workflow within the section to coordinate emergent and unscheduled procedure requests within the schedule.
- -Communicates with all departments and floors with regards to patient status.
- -Ensures immediate patient transport post procedure.
- -Assists in performing routine procedures.
- -Assesses patient ability to tolerate contrast.
- -Screens for allergies/medication incompatibilities.
- -Cleans CT Unit and room after each use.
- -Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of working area.
- -Notifies Coordinator or Lead of equipment malfunctions.
- -Maintains QA/QC requirements for daily, monthly & ACR specifications.
- -Recognizes unusual conditions in the operation of equipment.
- -Alerts appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions.
- -Adheres to venipuncture and power injector protocols.
- -When doing cases that require immediate results such as Code Grey, Trauma and Partial Trauma the images will be acquired, processed, sent and verified/completed in PACS / RIS system per established protocol (Immediately after acquisition for Code Grey).
- -The CT technologist will notify the radiologist as Code Grey images are being sent and follow with any processed data after.
- -All staff should notify the radiologist of ANY unusual finding to provide the optimum care for the patient.
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