Travel CT Technologist
Dodge City, Kansas
CommonSpirit - St. Catherine Hospital - Dodge City

Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.

Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs.

Follows standards of safe radiation practice.

Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists.

Acts as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assures current standards of practice for the unit.

Performs diagnostic imaging procedures, reducing personal and patient exposure to 'as low as reasonably achievable' (ALARA).

Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.

Prepares patient for exam, providing information and instruction as well as responding to their physical and emotional needs.

Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.

Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.

Communicates with all physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum of care.

Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.

Completes required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.

Prepares room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.

Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.

Maintains clean work area for employees and patients.

Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.

Establishes a motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.

Maintains high skill level through ongoing education / meeting attendance and shares information with staff.

Participates in clinical training for students and/or staff technologists.

Engages in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc.

Actively participates in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.

Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.

Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested.

Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

Produces quality images.

Prepares patient for exam and provides information and instruction.

Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.

Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure/exam.

One year of related experience.

One year of related experience.

Float Requirements: Floating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified 'float zone'.

Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.