Radiology - CT Tech

Radiology - CT Tech

Profession: Radiology

Specialty: Radiology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Friday-Sunday

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: ARRT License Required

Certifications: California Fluoroscopy License Required, CT License Required

Must-Have:

Must be proficient in X-ray and CT scans.

Description:

The radiologic technologist is responsible for performing screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic imaging procedures as required in the modalities where the employee is registered and/or licensed.

These procedures are to be performed in accordance with department and hospital protocols and policies.

The radiologic technologist must perform the procedures competently, and where applicable, independently, as the procedures may be performed under personal, direct, or general supervision.

This position will include tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.

This position may require day, evening, night shift hours, and availability for on-call coverage.

Job Relationships:

Directly responsible to the Diagnostic Imaging Manager.

Works closely with medical staff, including radiologists, hospitalists, and ER physicians.

Works closely with hospital district leadership and departments as well as internal and external customers.

Occupational Hazards:

Works in the general hospital setting.

May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Radiologic Technologist Certification from an accredited body and certified by the state of California as outlined below:

California State Radiologic Technologist License.

Registered Radiographer.

Desire to cross-train into other modalities.

Current CPR card.

Preferred:

Minimum of an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts Degree in an applicable field or acceptable equivalent experience.

Experience with medical PACS/RIS.Experience with electronic health records.

Expectations of Employee:

Adheres to hospital district policies and procedures.

Acts as a role model within and outside the organization.

Performs duties as workload necessitates.

Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.

Communicates regularly with supervisors about issues related to areas of responsibility.

Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes for Success:

Active Listening
- Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

Adaptability
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Change Management
- Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

Communication, Oral and Written
- Ability to effectively communicate with others using the spoken word and to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Conflict Resolution
- Ability to deal with others in antagonistic situations.

Decision Making
- Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

Honesty/Integrity
- Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Interpersonal
- Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

Leadership
- Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.

Working Under Pressure
- Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.