Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography

Duties:

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

-Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.

-Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.

-Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.

-Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.

-Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.

-Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.

-May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.

-Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.

-Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

-PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.

-RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.

-Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.

-Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

-Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Client Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

-Communication.

-Ownership.

-Understanding.

-Motivation.

-Sensitivity.

-Excellence.

-Teamwork.

-Respect.

-Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

-Must possess the following personal qualities:

-Be self-directed.

-Be flexible and committed to the team concept.

-Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn.

-Be open to new learning experiences.

-Accepts and respects deversity without judgment.

-Demonstrates customer service values.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

-May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.

-May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.

-May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.

-Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-N/A

Education:

Required Education:

-High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

-Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

Preferred Education:

-N/A

Required Certification & Licensure:

-BLS

-Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry-eligible.

Schedule Notes:
Interview or Auto Offer: Interview # of Openings: 1 Contract Length: 13 weeks Location: 16001 W 9 Mile Rd Unit: ER, Inpatient, and Outpatient Trauma Level: 2 Hospital Experienced preferred or required: Required Certification/Licensure Required: ARRT (CT), BLS Required Additional Skills/Information: Must have experience with Client and Phillips. 2 years of CT experience required Interview Preference: Manager will call candidates directly








Shift Hours:
three 12s: 7p to 7a or four 10s: 9p to 7a