Cat Scan Technologist-Helen Keller Hospital, Radiology 3rd Shift

Overview

Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed; according to established practices and procedures Operates X-Ray Equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical area. Responsibilities include knowledge of all x-ray equipment, proper patient positioning, exposures, digital image management for interpretations, implementation of patient charges, and assists physician as required. Will be available for emergency on-call procedures as required.

Recognizes the need for control/assessment of pain for patients and helps to prevent or reduce patient pain levels when possible.

Education:Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and possess a current ARRT registry or be registry eligible. Registry should be acquired within one year of employment. Registry in CT should occur within two years of employment.

Experience: Less than one year of work experience. At least three months preferred. Experience in CT preferred but not required. CT registry preferred but not required.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Completes hospital orientation and training.
• Ability to manage sometime stressful work environment.
• Flexible to schedule; will work additional hours/shifts in situations of high census, adverse weather conditions and other employee absences or vacancies as requested. Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Ability to answer phone and relay messages.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with medical and technical personnel.
• Ability to deal efficiently and continuously with all hospital personnel.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take criticism.
• Ability to operate computer terminal.