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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identifyreason for examination and potential contraindications.2. Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required forexamination.3. Positions patient and administers oral, rectal or intravenous contrast asrequired. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions withemergency procedures as necessary.4. Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information.5. Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improvevisualization of desired anatomy. 6. Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system.7. Aids with transportation of patients to and from Emergency Room and Inpatientareas.8. Responsible for ensuring communication to radiologist regarding Acute Strokepatients and certifying compliance with Acute Stroke protocols.9. Perform POC iSTAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications.10. Enters patient charges into computer.11. Monitors equipment for functionality and performance. Refers noted problemsto the CT Supervisor.12. Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary.13. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmentalpolicies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electricalequipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor
REQUIRED
PREFERRED
11:00 AM-11:30 PM (Fri-Sun)
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Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.
