GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for nursing program/course development and classroom instruction, which encompasses assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Acts as an educational consultant for teaching programs and projects. Is an expert practice nurse and provides leadership to nursing, at the unit service line and organizational level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Functions as an expert clinician in a specialty or subspecialty of nursing practice (i.e. acute care, geriatrics, critical care, cardiology.)
- Determines and appraises patient specific and population-based programs of care (i.e. NRP, ECCO, NOEP, POEP, ENA, Periop, etc.)
- Assists in identifying needs for new standards, policies, guidelines and procedures within the organization and across systems. Functions as a change agent by identifying the needs, competencies, strengths, and opportunities to improve critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
- Develops educational plans and learning resources. Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and community organizations as requested and in accordance with adult learning principles.
- Provide frequent feedback in order to build knowledge and levels of competency in clinical practice.
- Facilitates evidence-based practice by bringing nursing research to the point of care.
- Serves as a mentor to assist in the development of professional unit preceptors.
- Advises, collaborates, translates, integrates, and evaluates research that is in the literature and/or in progress within the organization through practice, education, and reflective discussion with staff.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, and American Nurses Association accepted standards of nursing practice.
- Serves as a resource in area of specialty and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Maintains a broad base of current clinical and theoretical concepts of professional nursing practice within the area of specialty/focus.
- Utilizes information technology for data input, analysis, retrieval and program development and presentation.
- Collaborates with leaders to oversee and support on-boarding and orientation plan for new hires.
- Maintains clinical competence by providing nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
Additional responsibilities for this Critical Care RN role include:
- Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Note: General Xray experience, and Siemens, Philips, or GE CT experience required. This position will provide field service across the Greater Sacramento region.
Healthcare isn’t just for clinicians. Are you eager to use your specialized Biomedical & Imaging Repair skills to make a difference in healthcare? Then you’re in the right place. Your time at work should be rewarding. That’s what you’ll find when you join our in-house Clinical Engineering team. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much passion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier communities. Imagine your career at CommonSpirit Health!
Relationships: Who will I work with?
As a Field Service Specialist-II, you will join our in-house Clinical Engineering team comprised of multiple levels of Biomed and Field Service Engineers, led by a nation-wide network of Managers, Directors, and VP’s. You will also partner with some of our nation’s top clinical talent at the local hospital to ensure the best patient care. And, let’s not forget the most important relationship of all…our patients.
Impact: Why does this role matter?
This role matters because you will have a direct impact on patient care and satisfaction by ensuring all diagnostic imaging equipment (radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, etc.) and biomedical equipment is functioning perfectly. Providing repair and maintenance primarily on diagnostic imaging equipment, and general biomed equipment secondarily in our hospitals keeps the equipment functioning optimally so that our clinical and direct patient care teams can provide the best patient care possible.
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Skills: Field Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Clinical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Medical Equipment Maintenance / Biomedical Equipment Repair / Biomechanical Maintenance / Laboratory Equipment Repair / Diagnostic & Imaging Equipment Repair / BMET / X-Ray / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / MRI / Computerized Tomography / CT Scan / Computerized Axial Tomography / CAT Scan / Positron Emission Tomography / PET Scan / Mammography / Ultrasound / Nuclear Medicine
***THIS POSITION IS BONUS ELIGIBLE***
Job Summary:
As a CT Technologist, you'll utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues in compliance with proper safety procedures and protocols.
You'll interpret the physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images.
Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Maneuvering equipment and patients
- Providing basic patient care
- Submitting accurate and timely imaging, patient history documentation, and case charges
- Supporting the department’s initiatives related to patient and employee satisfaction
- Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in order to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
- Being accountable for keeping your skills current and continuing your own professional development and education (including attending department meetings and learning from radiologists as well as staying informed about CHI Franciscan standards, protocols and procedures relating to the CT function)
- Performing quality assurance audits and activities as well as incidental office duties as needed to ensure timely and complete patient records as well as a highly functioning department and team
Job Summary: As a CT Technologist, you'll utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues in compliance with proper safety procedures and protocols. You'll interpret the physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Maneuvering equipment and patients
- Providing basic patient care
- Submitting accurate and timely imaging, patient history documentation, and case charges
- Supporting the department’s initiatives related to patient and employee satisfaction
- Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in order to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
Job Summary: As a CT Technologist, you'll utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues in compliance with proper safety procedures and protocols. You'll interpret the physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Maneuvering equipment and patients
- Providing basic patient care
- Submitting accurate and timely imaging, patient history documentation, and case charges
- Supporting the department’s initiatives related to patient and employee satisfaction
- Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in order to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
Job Summary: As a CT Technologist, you'll utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues in compliance with proper safety procedures and protocols. You'll interpret the physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Maneuvering equipment and patients
- Providing basic patient care
- Submitting accurate and timely imaging, patient history documentation, and case charges
- Supporting the department’s initiatives related to patient and employee satisfaction
- Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in order to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
Job Summary:
As a CT Technologist, you'll utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues in compliance with proper safety procedures and protocols. You'll interpret the physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images.
Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Maneuvering equipment and patients
- Providing basic patient care
- Submitting accurate and timely imaging, patient history documentation, and case charges
- Supporting the department’s initiatives related to patient and employee satisfaction
- Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in order to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
- Being accountable for keeping your skills current and continuing your own professional development and education (including attending department meetings and learning from radiologists as well as staying informed about CHI Franciscan standards, protocols and procedures relating to the CT function)
- Performing quality assurance audits and activities as well as incidental office duties as needed to ensure timely and complete patient records as well as a highly functioning department and team
Provides technical expertise in Computed Axial Tomography procedures in accordance with the mission and philosophy of CHI St Alexius Health.
- Perform high quality imaging procedures, evaluates scans for technical quality, performs 2 and 3 D reformations per Radiologist direction, and demonstrates proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols.
- Evaluates imaging orders for contrast use, verifies there are no contraindications to administration of contrast, operates power injector for contrast administration, and dispenses oral contrast, proficient in IV placement for contrast.
- Assist Radiologist during interventional procedures which include biopsies, drainages, aspiration, cryoablation, microwave ablation therapy, radiofrequency ablations. Set up sterile trays
- Provides assistance to the Radiology Nurse with post procedure patient care including bandages and dressings, chest tube equipment, wall suction, and drain reservoirs
- Works to ensure quality patient care standards and radiation safety practices are met
- Maintains accurate patient records for all procedures performed, maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to all HIPAA standards. Applies charges and supplies as needed
- Monitors assigned inventory expiration dates and levels. Makes sure exam rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials. Maintains clean and orderly work area.
Patient Assessment:
Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages including patient screening and contraindications.
Obtains pertinent medical history from patient by observation or with oral communication.
Performs patient assessment to determine:
Patient’s physical ability to undergo the imaging procedure as needed.
What patient care is needed during the procedure.
What modification of the procedure may be required by the age of the patient.
If there are contraindications to performing the procedure as ordered.
Confirms pregnancy status on appropriate patients.
Confirms patient’s allergy status and renal functions prior to contrast administration.
Documentation:
Records patient clinical history and patient assessment.
Capable of using EHR
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics.
Documents pertinent medical history from patient on radiology request form.
Completes appropriate forms correctly:
Time Out
Pregnancy Statement
Medication Reconciliation
Uses immobilizing devices as required by the patient’s age, condition or the procedure as determined by patient assessment.
Using professional judgment:
Performs the procedure as ordered with proper and appropriate indications for procedure.
Modifies procedure as required through knowledge gained by patient assessment without compromising diagnostic or therapeutic outcome.
Communication:
Ensures that communication supports the plan of patient care.
Communicates clearly with patients of all ages, peers and others in order to complete the hospital/physician plan of patient care.
Notifies the patient’s attending physician or Radiologist of any patient issues that affect the plan of patient care as directed within the time frames identified in the Radiology Policy Manual.
Or notifies the nurse on the patient’s unit or the physician’s office nurse if the physician is not available.
Explains procedure to patient in detail.
Procedures:
Provides appropriate patient care during the correct performance of radiologic procedures.
Performs appropriate patient care conditions essential for completion of the procedure for patients of all ages.
Performs CT radiologic procedures on patients of all ages properly, according to the Radiology Procedure Manual standard of obtaining diagnostic images.
Safely transports wheelchair, stretcher and ambulatory patients as needed.
Documents technical factors on all procedures immediately upon completion of the procedure.
Performs venipuncture under the supervision of a physician on patients of all ages.
Performs clerical tasks to support the patient plan of care.
Assist the Radiologist within the radiographer’s scope of practice as directed by the physician.
Assist with Quality Improvement.
Promptly responds to on-call procedures (30 minutes).
Education:
Provides education for students, patients, self and others appropriate for the age that is being served.
Provides clinical supervision for student Radiographers.
Participates in student clinical competency evaluation by completing:
Weekly student evaluations.
Evaluates student clinical competency by observing student clinical performance and documenting their competence.
Pursues educational self development in order to maintain ARRT certification.
Maintains self education for Arkansas State license.
Completes mandatory in-services.
Attends school faculty meetings or monthly department meetings.
Strives for self-improvement through continuing education per specialty area.
Has passed the CT registry.
Environment:
Maintains a safe environment for patients, self and others.
Ensure that all radiation safety standards are met for all age groups.
Documents patient pregnancy statements.
Notifies attending physician immediately if patient is pregnant or suspects pregnancy before performing the procedure.
Modifies the procedure for pregnant patients as directed by physician using the Radiology Safety Manual Guidelines to include the use of:
lead shielding.
performing different or fewer images that still support the patient plan of care.
Avoid any mechanical, biological, radiation or electrical hazard and report potential hazards immediately.
Minimizes patient radiation exposure by proper performance and avoiding repeat radiographs.
Maintains clean, well-stocked, prepared room.
When a tech savvy skill set meets compassionate patient care, a CT Tech is born. These talented professionals take our patient’s precise internal images and share with other healthcare team members in an effort to determine diagnosis, treatment, and progress. Bottom line, our CT Techs are awesome and we need more to brag about.
If you are the perfect storm of techy and compassionate, it’s time to stop scanning the job boards and start scanning for us!
What you’ll do:
- Let’s be honest, we know you know what you do, but since we don’t know which keyword you’ll use in your search to find this stellar opportunity, we thought it was best to cover all the bases)
- Provide healthcare services as needed using radiographic, computed axial tomography, magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, sonography, ultrasound, and/or nuclear medicine and PET
- You’ll also enjoy work/life balance while you grow as a healthcare professional in your field and most importantly, you’ll lend your talents to our patients who depend on your skillset daily
**$5,000 Sign-On Bonus and 10,000 Loan Forgiveness Available for external applicants**
When a tech savvy skill set meets compassionate patient care, a CT Tech is born. These talented professionals take our patient’s precise internal images and share with other healthcare team members in an effort to determine diagnosis, treatment, and progress. Bottom line, our CT Techs are awesome and we need more to brag about.
If you are the perfect storm of techy and compassionate, it’s time to stop scanning the job boards and start scanning for us!
What you’ll do:
- Let’s be honest, we know you know what you do, but since we don’t know which keyword you’ll use in your search to find this stellar opportunity, we thought it was best to cover all the bases)
- Provide healthcare services as needed using radiographic, computed axial tomography, magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, sonography, ultrasound, and/or nuclear medicine and PET
- You’ll also enjoy work/life balance while you grow as a healthcare professional in your field and most importantly, you’ll lend your talents to our patients who depend on your skillset daily
CHI Health is willing to train**
When a tech savvy skill set meets compassionate patient care, a CT Tech is born. These talented professionals take our patient’s precise internal images and share with other healthcare team members in an effort to determine diagnosis, treatment, and progress. Bottom line, our CT Techs are awesome and we need more to brag about.
If you are the perfect storm of techy and compassionate, it’s time to stop scanning the job boards and start scanning for us!
What you’ll do:
- Let’s be honest, we know you know what you do, but since we don’t know which keyword you’ll use in your search to find this stellar opportunity, we thought it was best to cover all the bases)
- Provide healthcare services as needed using radiographic, computed axial tomography, magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, sonography, ultrasound, and/or nuclear medicine and PET
- You’ll also enjoy work/life balance while you grow as a healthcare professional in your field and most importantly, you’ll lend your talents to our patients who depend on your skillset daily
Job Summary / Purpose
Performs computed tomography and diagnostic scans designated anatomical areas in accordance with established practices and procedures. Obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Responsible for maintaining patient record and files. Performs general CT procedures and assists with CT guided IVR procedures.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
- Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
- Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
- Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.
- Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.
- Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.
- Attends all CHI Saint Joseph Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.
- Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.
- Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.
- Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Performs CT exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director. 2. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards 3. Problem-solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems 4. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards. 5. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained 6. Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure 7. Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non-routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests 8. Reviews the physician orders to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent 9. Communicates with Radiologist to obtain proper exam protocol/test design. 10. Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the diagnostic test involvement. 11. Performs Point of Care testing for lab tests according to hospital guidelines. 12. Effectively starts IVs following hospital guidelines. 13. Completes the diagnostic examination and all image post processing. 14. Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs daily QA process 15. Completes image processing, including supporting documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation. 16. Responsible for monitoring and recording radiation dose levels. 17. Notifies Radiologist with any diagnostic findings, which warrant communication.
Job Summary:
As a CT Technologist, you'll utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues in compliance with proper safety procedures and protocols. You'll interpret the physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Maneuvering equipment and patients
- Providing basic patient care
- Submitting accurate and timely imaging, patient history documentation, and case charges
- Supporting the department’s initiatives related to patient and employee satisfaction
- Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in order to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
- Being accountable for keeping your skills current and continuing your own professional development and education (including attending department meetings and learning from radiologists as well as staying informed about CHI Franciscan standards, protocols and procedures relating to the CT function)
- Performing quality assurance audits and activities as well as incidental office duties as needed to ensure timely and complete patient records as well as a highly functioning department and team
Job Summary:
As a CT Technologist, you'll utilize computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues in compliance with proper safety procedures and protocols. You'll interpret the physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Maneuvering equipment and patients
- Providing basic patient care
- Submitting accurate and timely imaging, patient history documentation, and case charges
- Supporting the department’s initiatives related to patient and employee satisfaction
- Performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in order to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
- Being accountable for keeping your skills current and continuing your own professional development and education (including attending department meetings and learning from radiologists as well as staying informed about CHI Franciscan standards, protocols and procedures relating to the CT function)
- Performing quality assurance audits and activities as well as incidental office duties as needed to ensure timely and complete patient records as well as a highly functioning department and team
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus and 10,000 Loan Forgiveness Available
When a tech savvy skill set meets compassionate patient care, a CT Tech is born. These talented professionals take our patient’s precise internal images and share with other healthcare team members in an effort to determine diagnosis, treatment, and progress. Bottom line, our CT Techs are awesome and we need more to brag about.
If you are the perfect storm of techy and compassionate, it’s time to stop scanning the job boards and start scanning for us!
What you’ll do:
- Let’s be honest, we know you know what you do, but since we don’t know which keyword you’ll use in your search to find this stellar opportunity, we thought it was best to cover all the bases)
- Provide healthcare services as needed using radiographic, computed axial tomography, magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, sonography, ultrasound, and/or nuclear medicine and PET
- You’ll also enjoy work/life balance while you grow as a healthcare professional in your field and most importantly, you’ll lend your talents to our patients who depend on your skillset daily
Performs computed tomography and diagnostic scans designated anatomical areas in accordance with established practices and procedures. Obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Responsible for maintaining patient record and files. Performs general CT procedures and assists with CT guided IVR procedures.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
- Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
- Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
- Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.
- Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.
- Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.
- Attends all CHI Saint Joseph Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.
- Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.
- Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.
- Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
When a tech savvy skill set meets compassionate patient care, a CT Tech is born. These talented professionals take our patient’s precise internal images and share with other healthcare team members in an effort to determine diagnosis, treatment, and progress. Bottom line, our CT Techs are awesome and we need more to brag about.
If you are the perfect storm of techy and compassionate, it’s time to stop scanning the job boards and start scanning for us!
What you’ll do:
- Let’s be honest, we know you know what you do, but since we don’t know which keyword you’ll use in your search to find this stellar opportunity, we thought it was best to cover all the bases)
- Provide healthcare services as needed using radiographic, computed axial tomography, magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography, sonography, ultrasound, and/or nuclear medicine and PET
- You’ll also enjoy work/life balance while you grow as a healthcare professional in your field and most importantly, you’ll lend your talents to our patients who depend on your skillset daily
