Computer Tomography Technician, San Diego, 21 Hrs, Night shift)

div bJob Summary:/b/div 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. divbrbEssential Responsibilities:/b/div ul liUpholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws./li liIs responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers/li liIdentifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences./li liDemonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served./li liExercises clinical judgment that conforms to established standards./li liDocuments clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner./li liObserves all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures./li liMaintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. Utilizes effective communication skills/li liDemonstrates professional behavior/ conduct in all interactions with patients and staff./li liMeets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department. Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines./li liEssential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:  /li liExplains procedure to the patient, verifies patient history and confirms appropriateness of ordered exam/procedure/li liSelects 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./li liPositions 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./li liRecognizes adverse reactions or changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately  Observes all standards for radiation safety/protection in order to minimize dose/li liUtilizes 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./li br liModifies protocols as indicated by presence of pathology or trauma/li liMay 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 )/li liEvaluates 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/li liPhotographs/films images/scans utilizing appropriate window/level settings and formats; archives images and data./li/ulbr divbBasic Qualifications:/b/div divuExperience/u/div ul liOne-year experience as a CT technologist within the past 2 years or 2 years experience as a staff technologist with successful completion of the department CT training program./li liPer the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.strong /strong/li /ul divuEducation/u/div ul liN/A/li /ul divuLicense, Certification, Registration/u/div ul liRadiologic Technologist Certificate (California) OR Certified Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California)/li /ul ul liBasic Life Support within 4 months of hire/li /ul ul liAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists/li /ul ul liRadiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists/li /ul divbAdditional Requirements:/b/div ul liN/A/li /ul divbPreferred Qualifications:/b/div ul liTwo years 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 PACS/li /ul pstrongNotes:/strong/p ul liThis is an evening shift which requires working every other weekend.  /li liCurrent schedule Wed, Th, Fri. - Mon, Sat, Sun. Also, required to take Standby./li liScheduled work hours per week will be 20-32. /li /ul