CT Tech FT36 - Benefits / OPERS / $5,000 Sign-On-Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Radiology Technical Employees

MAIN FUNCTION :

All Technologists will be responsible to identify the correct patient for the exam, evaluate the physician order for accuracy and pertinent clinical information, and perform a complete, accurate, quality; Diagnostic or Therapeutic exam. It should be known that the patient population whom the exam is performed on may vary from neonate to geriatric. Upon completion of the exam the Technologist will be required to complete the paperwork (computer completion) and inform the Radiologist the examination is available for interpretation. The technologist at times based on patient workload volume may be required to assist and manage other responsibility demands as requested by Imaging management. The Technologist will at all times be responsible for maintaining a HIPPA compliant, safe environment for each patient they serve.

RESPONSIBLE TO : All Imaging Services Employees will report to the Director of Imaging Services, as well as the Manager of Imaging Services

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS :

• Excellent intrapersonal skills
• Maintained BLS certification (Must be maintained while in the position)
• Technologists are required to be registered –

For Radiographic, CT, MRI, Cardiac Cath Lab, Bone Density, Mammography, and Special Procedures Lab the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will be the credentialing organization accepted. Registered Technologists in Imaging Services wishing to transfer to a different modality are permitted to transfer with the expectation they become registered within 18 months of their transfer date .

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Employees in this position may be :

Customer Service

Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing the patient’s compliance

Unit Specific Requirements :

Radiation Generating Equipment

POSITIONS – Diagnostic X-Ray Technologist, Computed Tomography Technologist, Mammography Technologist, Cath / Specials Technologist, and Bone Density Technologist

Key Functions

Perform appropriate tube warm up practices

Practice ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) methods to minimize radiation exposure to patients and coworkers

Evaluate the physicians order for accuracy

Computed Tomography Technologist

MAIN FUNCTION :

CT Technologists assist the Radiologist / Physician with the process of imaging for diagnosing illness. CT Technologists job descriptions include tasks such as : capturing the image, obtaining the best quality image, and ensuring the patients are comfortable and safe. The CT Technologist must be able to effectively explain the procedure to the patient. In addition, be sure that they are comfortable and at ease during the procedure; however, it is very important that they do what is necessary to obtain a high quality image that will be sufficient for thorough examination by the physician to allow for accurate interpretation and diagnosis.

Additional Position Expectations :