Ct Technologist (Arrt) (Ft)

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

REPORTS TO: Radiology Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Computed Tomography Technologist must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill sets necessary to provide appropriate care to his/her assigned patient(s)/area(s). This individual will administer ionizing radiation using ALARA and/or Image Gently/Wisely principals to patients of all age groups and will perform computed tomography studies using appropriate imaging and ancillary equipment. They will also address computed tomography quality control, ensuring excellent radiation safety standards and practices are met, while consistently maintaining accurate and reliable documentation/record keeping. Additional modality responsibilities will be based on the individual skill sets and licensure/certifications held. This ultimately means that a computed tomography technologist may be asked to address other modalities as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current Wyoming Technologist license.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Current R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT)
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one-year clinical experience (2 years is preferred).

SKILLS

• Tech IV - ARRT certified in four modalities (i.e., ARRT, R, CT, M, MR).
• Tech I – ARRT in one modality (i.e., ARRT, R)
• Tech III - ARRT certified in three modalities (i.e., ARRT, R, CT, M).
• Tech II – ARRT certified in two modalities (i.e., ARRT, R, CT).

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

BLS (AHA)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Positions patients appropriately, ensuring patient comfort, modesty and safety.
• Must be able/willing to learn other imaging modalities as needed.
• Will participate in continuing education in an effort to maintain high quality services.
• Able to work well in situations of stress.
• Must review orders for complete information and exam appropriateness.
• Must maintain competency within his/her imaging modalities.
• Completes exams and charges appropriately.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment accordingly.
• Will perform clerical duties as necessary and directed by radiology leadership.
• Must be able/willing to take call as needed/required.
• Rotates shifts and works holidays as required.
• Must participate in departmental QA/QC programs.
• Will schedule patients/exams as needed.
• Will perform computed tomography exams at a high level of quality/safety.
• Accurately critiques images and adjusts factors as deemed necessary to ensure consistently high image quality.
• Initiates peripheral/intravenous lines and discontinues as needed.
• Able to address room set up for computed tomography exams.
• Interacts with patients, providers, vendors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Must be willing and able to cover in other clinics throughout the CRH system.
• Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• Provides excellent customer service, explaining exam information to our patients in a clear manner.
• Adheres to established departmental/organizational policies/procedures/protocols.
• Safely transfers patients to and from department, bed, wheelchair, etc.
• Selects proper imaging equipment, devices, technique utilizing safe radiation principals (ALARA / Image Gently/Wisely).
• Performs patient safety screening and assessment as needed.
• At times, is able to address departmental needs with little to no support.
• Verifies patients using two patient identifiers.
• Able/willing to perform other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Attends department meetings, in-services and disaster drills.
• Generally speaking, the department requires multi-modality technologists; therefore, the Radiologic Technologist will support other modalities as per skill sets and licensures/certifications actively held.
• Employee will sign additional job descriptions based on skill sets and licensures/certifications actively held.