Job Description
Job Description
If you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group. We are looking for friendly, courteous employees to ensure a positive patient experience and welcome a teamwork environment.
General Summary :
Under general direction, the CT Tech performs computed tomography procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. The CT Tech provides patient care, performs duties in an organized manner and exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures. This position competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. The CT Tech assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
Main Responsibilities :
- Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and / or physician using accepted standard techniques
- Applies principles of radiation protection and compliance with regulations. Evaluates images to maintain a high degree of radiographic / image quality
- Demonstrates patient confidentiality, sound judgment and positive interpersonal skills
- Remains abreast of new procedures, equipment and imaging methods along with participation in their evaluation and application
- Maintains records for compliance with quality control / assurance activities
- Assumes responsibility for designated area and clinical instruction as appropriate
- Demonstrates quality customer service skills to provide the best imaging procedure possible
- Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment
- Performs all procedures as outlined in the protocol manuals
- Regulates the equipment used to expose the x-ray film, develops and organizes films and digital images
- Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards while performing all types of procedures
- Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and medical staff
- Reviews the patient script and or chart for verification of procedure order and diagnosis
- Follows all established scan protocols according to physician specification
- Reviews entire exam for completeness of all images
Education / Experience / Knowledge :
Graduate of AART Accredited Radiography program.At least 1 year experience as a Radiology Technologist required.Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Additional CT certification requiredState License RequiredMust possess strong interpersonal / technical skillsDemonstrates entry level technical skillsAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelySuperb time-management, organizational and problem-solving skillsWorking knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and various programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).Key Competencies :
Customer FocusEmpathetic and compassionateStrong work ethicFlexible adaptability; willingness to accept changeExcellent mental, visual, and auditory attention to detail in all situationsExceptional communication skills both written and oralCommitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and use of evidence-based protocols"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."