Job Description
Certification Details
- ARRT certification in RD & CT Tech required
- Ohio Radiology license required
- BLS certification must be through the American Heart Association; RQI certifications will not be accepted
Job Details
- Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
- Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
- Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and / or psychological indicators.
- Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
- Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
- Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
- Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
- Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
- Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
- Able to take call / standby as required by the department.
- May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.
Job Requirements
- Must have 2 years recent RD & CT Tech experience in a hospital setting
- Must have ARRT certification in RD & CT Tech & Ohio Radiology license
- Must have BLS certification
- Familiarity with TOSHIBA Aquilion 64 slice and 16 slice GE xray units x 3
Additional Details
- Being able to start IV a plus and able to work alone
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