CT Technologist I

Base Pay Range: $33.48 - $50.22

Job Description: The Supplemental CT Technologist will fill in for vacation and sick calls at various locations based on department need.

Summary: To obtain the safest and highest quality CT exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Independently performs CT studies that meet or exceed the standards set by the interpreting radiologist(s)
• Follows established protocols for individual CT examinations
• Uses professional judgment to reconstruct images as needed to enhance study for interpretation
• Ensures proper radiation dose to patient and to obtain a quality exam
• Communicates with the Radiologist as needed to protocol exams
• Prepares equipment and room for exams: Assists in the transportation of patients as needed
• Ensures proper contrast dosage is ready and available as needed
• Prepares room with sterile trays and supplies for invasive procedures
• Cleans exam room after each study
• Interviews and assesses patient for CT exam
• Obtains detailed patient history to aid the radiologist in making a diagnosis
• Obtains procedure consent
• Reviews patient preparation checklist prior to procedure
• Performs parenteral procedures i.e., contrast injections, IV starts/removal
• Uses universal precautions with all patients
• Tests and monitors IV sites during injections, when possible, to avoid extravasation of contrast
• Consistently practices sterile procedures for invasive studies
• Quickly recognizes patient contrast reaction and follows accepted standards for appropriate patient care during and after reaction
• Always wears appropriate PPE for study following isolation processes
• Physically assists patients on or off the CT table
• Safely uses hoyer lifts within manufacturers guidelines when available
• Communicates with patient during exam to ensure the patient does not move and to ensure patient comfort level
• Verifies that orders are received and within the indication for the exam
• Reviews studies post exam to check for quality and acute or urgent findings upon completion
• Assures preauthorization (when needed) for exam has been obtained and if exam changes that a new authorization has been requested
• Completes all exam paperwork
• Builds patient exam work list
• Presents exam in PACS using appropriate hanging protocols
• Readies the OLF (patient history form) to send study to the radiologist worklist
• Changes exam codes in billing system as appropriate
• Appropriately codes exam for billing
• Adds charges for medications and contrast as appropriate
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed for staffing and patient care
• Troubleshoots CT equipment and reports issues to Manager and/or Director
• Coordinates patient care between technologists and clerical staff to facilitate a smooth workflow
• Responds to information requests from patients, scheduling, and other departments
• Performs daily Quality Assurance
• May be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting
• Performs other duties as assigned

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location
• Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies
• Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security
• Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene. Free of alcohol and drug abuse
• Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrates self‑directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
• Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages
• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self‑growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities
• Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position
• Attendance is a requirement for this position
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

There is no supervisory responsibility in this position.

Advocacy

• Treats all patients with dignity and respect
• Provides excellent customer service
• Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations
• Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information)
• Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values: Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications

• Education: AA Degree preferred or Military education/training equivalent; Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program required
• Experience: Minimum of six months as a practicing Certified Radiologic Technologist required; Anatomy and medical terminology preferred; Medical office experience preferred; Understanding of all procedures to be read by radiologist preferred; Must agree to take call and work holidays to meet the needs of the company
• Licensure: Must maintain current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist License
• Certifications: Maintain current ARRT (R), (CT) Certificate; Must pass ARRT (CT) boards within 12 months of Technologist being trained, working independently and signed off with a current competency checklist
• Current CPR/BLS required
• Computer Skills: Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, ISite, Qgenda, Web Portals, EPIC and Medicalis, Datix and/or Inland Imaging Incident reports
• Background Check: Must pass background check required by RCW to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults; Must not be on the list of excluded individuals
• Drug Test: Eligible employees must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test

Nuvodia/Inland is an EEO employer and values diversity.