CT Technologist

A. AREA OF EMPHASIS 

1. Follows the Medical Center’s values of Everyday PRIDE in the workplace; Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

2. Adheres to the AIDET acronym, when initiating rapport with the patient before, during and after the procedure; 

• Acknowledge patient
• Introduce one self
• Duration of the exam explained
• Explain exam procedure
• Thank patient for having procedure at our facility.

3. Perform all responsibilities related to producing quality exams, to include utilizing proper technique, views, positioning, labeling and patient identification.

4. Properly prepares room, equipment and contrast media as needed to assist Radiologist.

5. In accordance with the departments’ Radiation safety policy and guidelines, properly screen patients for contraindications before imaging.

6. Properly troubleshoots equipment failures, documents and reports key information to appropriate individuals.

7. Prepares patient for imaging. Identifies self, explains the procedure and confirms patient identification, and properly reviews exam requisition through the radiology information system, and or the hospital electronic order entry systems before imaging.

8. Properly carry out daily quality assurance procedure in accordance with accreditation compliance.

9. Work safely and effectively with ancillary and procedural staff in the Radiology environment and participates in the timeout procedure.

10. Injects patients following the department policies and procedures for contrast administration.

11. Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty.

12. Maintains constant communication with patients as well as fellow staff involved with the exam.

13. Presents oneself in a professional manner and with a positive demeanor to all patients, co-workers, physicians and departments.

B. ADHERES TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

1. Utilizes proper body mechanics to ensure patient safety upon moving and or transferring patients and equipment.

2. Follows established Radiation Safety guidelines; is knowledgeable and acts in accordance with California SB 1237. The Technologist adheres to the Society for Pediatric Radiology’s Image Gently guidelines as well as the Image Wisely guidelinesfor adults developed by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

3. Follows established department and hospital guidelines for attendance and tardiness.

4. Adheres to all hospital and department policies and procedures. Additionally, remains current and compliant with all safety policies reviewed on the medical center Annual Safety Training module located in the online UC Learning Center link. https://learningcenter.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/

5. Provides excellent customer service to patients, co-workers, physicians and other Departments.

6. Is respectful of everyone, including those of different backgrounds, beliefs, and gender.

7. Assures that work environment is clean and in compliance with infection control and environmental health and safety standards. 

8. Complies with the Hospital Hand Hygiene Policy.

9. Is a role model by maintaining a professional, neat appearance and adhering to the department dress code policy, always displaying their hospital identification badge.

10. Adheres to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Standards of Ethics guidelines. https://www.arrt.org/pdfs/Governing-Documents/Standards-of-Ethics.pdf

11. Regular and predictable job attendance is required, based on the Department Standard guidelines and the represented union contract.

C. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 

1. Utilize the Radiology Information System and related downtime procedure, to include the proper scheduling and completion of patient exams.

2. Utilize the Medical Centers’ current Electronic Health Record and ordering systems.

3. Insures clinical data is correct and appropriate for specific procedures being requested and performed.

4. Utilize the Radiology PAC’s System and related downtime procedure.

5. Completes all exams in the radiology computer system following the procedure. 

6. Completes and updates cases in the Incident Reporting System.

7. Utilizes hospital/department computers for hospital business only and logs off computers upon completion of tasks.

D. LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISION 

E. DEVELOPMENT 

1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice. Attends assigned staff development activities.

2. Participates in cross training activities when necessary.

3. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

4. Stays current with the technical changes in the field of Computed Tomography and Radiology by attending technical meeting, seminars, or by participating in other learning activities related to the field.

5. Complies with the department expectations and standards.

6. Complies with current ARRT and CRT accreditation regulations related to continuing education (CE) requirements.

F. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT 

1. Participate in related performance improvement projects for the department and hospital.

2. Attends required hospital training, staff meetings and in-services. 

G. BUDGETARY 

1. Is conscientious regarding the use of supplies.

2. Adheres to the productivity monitors for the department.

3. Assures patient information and billing codes are correct.

4. Identifies opportunities for cost containment.