Description du poste
The Incumbent operates independently and performs Diagnostic Radiographs and a variety of specialized computerized tomography examinations covering most portions of the body including, bladder, spleen, aorta, kidney, head neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, extremities, pancreas, biopsies and drainage. Exams are performed with and without contrast materials.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties for this position are performed without direct supervision, duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: CT: 50% Have specific knowledge of human anatomy, including-cross sectional anatomy, and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice Computer Tomography including -Peripheral Vascular, Spine, Abdomen, CT Angiography, Brain, and Virtual Colonography. Determines the consistency, of masses with the aid of the CT Software as (cystic or solid} and their relationship to adjacent abdominal structures. Ensures CT scan radiation doses are documented in PACS and/or on in the procedure for Radiologist to dictate in the patient's report. Performs quality control/assurance checks on completed CT scans to ensure optimally diagnostic images are referred for radiologists' interpretation. Receives patients and explains procedures, prepares the room and equipment. Explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible. Monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency measures to include AED. Properly identifies patient images. This is critical to ensure incorrect images or document errors do not occur. The technologist must be certain that the patient I.D. and the request are identical. Use of patient identifiers is required. Starts IV's, prepares contrast materials, and under direction of the radiologist injects contrast for imaging procedures. Observes patient and immediately notifies Radiologist when a reaction is suspected. Performs Intravenous injections of Contrast Material with pressure injection system. Practices safe use of the pressure injector and injects IV contrast material at injection rates provided by the Radiologist or pre-defined in the CT Exam protocol manual. Performs 3-D reconstructions of CT and angiographic studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure. Completes procedures by ensuring all images have been transmitted, and exam closed out in VistA. Responsible for explaining exams to patients so that they understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if they exist. Responsible for ordering, stocking, and inventory of all supplies and related materials. Continually reviews new developments in the imaging field. Required to be on-call for Diagnostic Radiology at primary and alternate locations when needed DRT: 50% Receives and interprets requests or instructions for general or complex procedures. Edit/make changes to requests as appropriate when directed by a radiologist or medical provider. Perform all requested procedures and exercises control of area and equipment. Maintains sterility; cleans portable equipment after each case and as needed; and reports malfunctions to bio-medical engineer; and makes coordination to have equipment ready for service. Prepares room and equipment for procedures, ensuring necessary supplies, contrast materials (oral, rectal, or Intravenous}, and imaging plates are readily available. Monitors vital signs as appropriate for procedure and notifies radiologist of significant changes complications; may administer anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under close control. Performs other related duties assigned to this position. Required to be on-call for Computerized Tomography at primary and alternate locations when needed Work Schedule: Weekends only- Friday 8:00am - 8:00 pm and Saturday- Sunday 6:00am - 8:00pm (Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs). Compressed/Fl