CT Technologist

JOB TITLE:  CT Technologist

 

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

REPORTS TO: Lead Radiology Technologist  

SUMMARY: Radiology Techs perform x-rays and CTs for diagnostic purposes for both illness and injury. They are responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced while following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare examination room, equipment, and instruments per patient needs.
• Identify correct patient and verify the order, explain procedure to the patient.
• Position patient correctly for radiological procedures
• Operate x-ray and CT machine according to established procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort, shield patient from radiation as needed.
• Constant adherence to radiation safety according to ALARA standards
• Review and evaluate images to determine quality and if they need to be redone.
• Answer patient questions as they relate to the procedure.
• Consent patients.
• Operate within radiologic standards of care.
• Document patient care records in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area; controls inventory of supplies for assigned area and cleans and disinfects exam rooms and equipment as needed.
• Performs QAQC on all radiologic equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ months recent Emergency Room relative work experience as a Radiology Tech (not including clinical rotations)
• Must be knowledgeable in both CT and x-ray.
• Current ARRT certification.
• State License (if required per state)
• Current BLS.
• Current TB Screen.
• Valid Photo Identification/Driver’s License.

COMPETENCIES:

• Patient Care–Manages difficult or emotional patient situations; Responds promptly to patient’s needs; Solicits patient feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication–Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication–Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork–Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand.

• Continually required to walk.
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
  technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than up to 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of safe body mechanics for patient transfer.
• Required to push heavy equipment.
• CPR/BLS certified.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the foregoing job description and understand the responsibilities of the job.  I agree that I can perform the essential duties of this position.

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