Cardiovascular Technologist (Cardiac CT), Per Diem

• Works collaboratively with the entire CT team of physicians, managers, nurses, and technologists.
   

• Performs cardiac CT imaging
   

• Performs body CT imaging if needed
   

• Performs CT examinations according to established operating clinical protocols and techniques to produce images if high quality.
   

• Sets the appropriate scanning parameters on equipment such as milliamperage, exposure time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation, scan field of view, etc.
   

• Provides CT images to physician through use of PACS, and/or other specialized interpretation software and enters patients in Athena EMR.
   

• Analyzes patient's medical records and interviews patient to obtain relevant history as necessary.
   

• Explains and properly positions patient for examination causing least discomfort or distress. If necessary, uses immobilization apparatus to maintain required position.
   

• Performs daily quality control testing on CT system, ensures all equipment is adequately maintained and in working order, performs preventative maintenance, and reports equipment failures immediately to supervisor.
   

• Obtains IV access for administration of contrast media for CT enhancement in accordance with department policy and physician order.
   

• Practices infection control techniques and adheres to radiology safety guidelines.
   

• Provides CT services promptly, efficiently, safely, and cost effectively.
   

• Maintains confidentiality of patients and employees.
   

• Educates the patient about the test.
   

• Communicates with patients before the test regarding special instructions or scheduling issues. 
   

• Completes appropriate documents as required (logbooks, worksheets, screening forms, etc.).
   

• Enters patient data and completes appropriate documentation data into Athena EMR or other health information systems.
   

• Scans for coronary calcium score, coronary CT angiography, TAVR, peripheral angiography, WATCHMAN, and other types of cardiovascular imaging. 

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