CT Tech - Southside Community Hospital - Weekends

CT Tech I - Southside Community Hospital - Full Time Weekends

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BONUS ELIGIBLE - $20K for new grads & experienced CT Techs!

The CT Technologist I performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, cares for patients, and assists the physician in the administration of radiopaque media in the performance of routine or special procedures. Produces high quality images for interpretation by physicians that meet the standards established by the Centra Health Radiology. Requires competence, as determined by competency assessments, in a variety of imaging equipment and technology.

Practices proper safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel and patients. Fosters teamwork through effective communication. Ensures high level of service to patients through proper communication, technique, and safety guidelines. Maintains flexibility to staff various work locations, shift times and lengths. Perform other functional duties as assigned to assure efficient and optimal patient care.

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes based on ALARA guidelines.
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to examination specifications.
• Uses the AIDET process to explain procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams.
• Follows department specific standard work and departmental policies.
• Places required information in and evaluates images on the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for technical quality.
• Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy.
• Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient.
• Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination.
• Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards (e.g., collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, film adequacy).
• Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.
• Administers non-radioactive contrast as part of procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor aligned with medical ethics.
• The caregiver must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

Education:

Completion of a 2-year degree program in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred Education: None

Required Experience: All new hires will enter the Career Path at this level; after 1 year in position, advancement is possible if competency requirements are met.

Preferred Experience: None

Required Certifications and Licensures: Certified as a CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(CT) within 2 years of hire. BLS within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Certification and Licensures: State licensure may be required depending on the practicing site.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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