CT Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Computerized Tomography (CT) Technologist is responsible for providing radiographic care for the purpose of diagnostic and / or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties :

• Performs all routine diagnostic radiographic CT procedures through proper patient positioning and technique selection, in accordance with established LG protocols, policies and procedures.
• Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians. Consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients confirming their identifications performing the correct procedures as directed and completely explaining the procedure to patient and family as directed.
• Operates and enters information through the hospital computer system. Documents required information and patient history in the electronic medical record.

Documents other information as required.

• Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required.
• Accurately and appropriately utilizes all computer related equipment, such as the electronic health record, email and the intranet.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS : The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above :

Performs visual preventive safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each radiographic room / equipment as assigned.

Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to immediate leadership or appropriate personnel.

• Compliance with OSHA and other mandated safety procedures or regulations.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.
• Functions as an X-Ray Technologist, as needed, at defined service locations.
• Participates in the clinical education of Radiology students as required.

Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy School.
• Certification / degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Computerized Tomography, or Radiation Therapy.
• CT Technologist must obtain CT Certification within 18 months of hire.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must have worked or studied in patient care environment and performed high quality imaging procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Two years of advanced imaging experience.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

ATTENTION / CONCENTRATION The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others :

The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.

NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material :

The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently.

The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.

PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought :

The position requires the ability to evaluate existing options to resolve a presenting problem. The resolutions or options are clearly defined, limited in number and are altered infrequently.

Selection of the most appropriate solution is based on well-established and defined guidelines.

APTITUDES : The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act :

Performing under stressful conditions : Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job;

to be subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Variety and change : Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.

Planning and control : Ability to identify task requirements and monitor progress toward accomplishment.

Interpersonal relations : Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts;

to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment / Tools : CT equipment, injectors, pulse oximeter, PACS, HIS / RIS computer, angio-catheter, butterfly needles, biopsy and drainage supplies.

Software : Epic, McKesson, CT software, optical disk, RIS.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-%

Body Position / Movement :

• Sit : Frequently
• Stand : Frequently
• Walk : Frequently
• Bend : Occasionally
• Push : Occasionally
• Pull : Occasionally
• Kneel / Squat : Rarely
• Reach : Occasionally
• Twist : Rarely
• Balance : Rarely
• Climb : Occasionally

Lifting : Degree of physical exertion is : Moderate , exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Sensory Abilities specifically required :

• Vision
• Hearing
• Touch / Feeling

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements :

• Blood borne Pathogens
• Moving / Rotating Machinery

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.

The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and / or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.

Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely

Benefits At A Glance :

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees :

Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.