CT Technologist

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** GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
** In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Health Care System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do *- always.*##

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:

CT Scan## Overview of Position:

Performs diagnostic CT procedures on assigned patients in an efficient and caring manner in order to provide data for the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical problems. Evaluates exams for diagnostic quality while using professional judgement in the performance of services.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
** 1.
Operates CT scanner and associated imaging equipment to complete diagnostic and interventional procedures.  2.
Produces acceptable images by determining proper technical factors (protocols, slice thickness and increments, exposure parameters, etc) based on patient diagnosis and reason for exam.  3.
Assists physicians in CT guided interventional procedures as required.  4.
Prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of a physician, appropriately utilizing and operating automatic injector for designated studies.  5.
Follows all radiation protection and radiation safety policies.  6.
Effectively uses computer systems (such as HIS, RIS, PACS) to process, access and distribute appropriate department and patient procedure information.  7.
Assists in transportation of patients to and from the department.  8.
Participates in clinical training of radiology students by providing instruction, supervision and evaluation as required.  9.
Participates in providing education and information to patients and their families.  10.
Participates in quality assurance/quality control activities as required.  11.
Performs other functions as assigned.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * 1.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (or equivalent) in the appropriate specialty (radiography) and licensed by the State of Ohio in Radiology.  2.
Minimum of one year experience as a licensed Radiology Technologist.
3.
Must obtain ARRT CT registry within 2 years of hire date.  4.
Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation, conflict resolution skills.  5.
Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.  6.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.  7.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of computer software related to electronic imaging and clinical information management.
8.
Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.  9.
CPR Certified
** PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
** 1.
Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.  
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.  
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.  
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.  
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.  
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.  
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.  
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.  
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.  2.
Patient Centered Care  (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)  
• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.  
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.  
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.  
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)  
• Maintains…