Computer Tomography Technician
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
$8000 Sign-On Bonus eligible position!Job Summary:Under indirect
supervision, provides patient services using imaging modalities.
Performs a variety of Computed Tomography procedures on patients of
all age categories. Evaluates images for technical quality.
Exercises professional attitude and judgment in the performance of
duties. Provides patient care essential to Computed Tomography
procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate
action and initiates life support measures. -Essential
Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles
of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local
laws.
- Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a
professional behavior toward members and coworkers
- Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle
choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such
differences.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical,
emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of
services to patients of the age group served.
- Exercises clinical judgment that conforms to established
standards.
- Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and
accurate manner.
- Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and
Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.
- Maintains standards of professional behavior established to
enhance quality of service. Utilizes effective communication
skills
- Demonstrates professional behavior/ conduct in all interactions
with patients and staff.
- Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the
department.
- Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with
department guidelines.
- Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: -
- Explains procedure to the patient, verifies patient history and
confirms appropriateness of ordered exam/procedure
- Selects appropriate software for the exam, utilizing a variety
of software programs; based on imaging principles, -area of
interest to be demonstrated and patient conditions, enters - -data
such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time and
other technical factors into computer.
- Positions and immobilizes patient in order to obtain diagnostic
image(s) of area of interest; may administer contrast media orally
or assist radiologist in intravenous administration.
- Recognizes adverse reactions or changes in patient condition
and reacts appropriately -Observes all standards for radiation
safety/protection in order to minimize dose
- Utilizes scanning techniques, selects best plane, acquisition
method (e.g.,spiral, dynamic, multi-row detector), parameters
(e.g.,slice thickness, mA, time, algorithm, pitch) to best
demonstrate anatomy and pathology in studies such as those
performed for the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and
musculoskeletal.
- Modifies protocols as indicated by presence of pathology or
trauma
- May perform special procedures such as-but not limited to-3-D
studies, biopsies, drainage and aspiration, post myelography, CT
arthrography, CT angiography, cardiac gating -and interventional CT
)
- Evaluates images on video display screen for diagnostic quality
and -presence of artifacts;evaluates videotapes and computer
generated information for technical quality; takes corrective
action as indicated to ensure image quality
- Photographs/films images/scans utilizing appropriate
window/level settings and formats; archives images and data.Basic
Qualifications:Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of experience as a CT technologist within
the past two (2) years or two (2) years' experience -as a staff
technologist with successful completion of the department CT
training program.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have
this experience requirement waived. Education
- N/ALicense, Certification, Registration
- CRT ARRT CPR (BLS-C) AHA approved course) (must be obtained
during the probationary period).Additional Requirements:
- N/APreferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as a Computed
Tomography Technologist, -preferably in an acute care medical
center Experience with GE CT scanners Additional training in the
use and practices of Computed Tomography Certificate of advanced
qualification: ARRT---CT Experience with 3D post processing
Experience with PACSNotes:
- Must be willing to rotate to all current and future Radiology
locations to help the San Diego service areaJob Schedule: Job
Category: Imaging & Radiology
Keywords: Kaiser, San Marcos , Computer Tomography Technician, IT / Software / Systems , San Marcos, California
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