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Ct Technologist Jobs
Company | UVA Health, Northern Virginia & Culpeper |
Address | , Haymarket, Va |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-07-16 |
Posted at | 11 months ago |
CT Technologist
Job Code: CT3143
Sign-On Bonus Available !!!!
ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
The CT technologist assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the CT equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans.
Patient Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.
- Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
- Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
- Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
- Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Compliance: Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required.
- Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.
- Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
- Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.
- Cleans examination surfaces between patients.
Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
- Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
- Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
Technical Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.
- Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
- Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.
- Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
- Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
- Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School or GED required. 2 Year/Associate Degree preferred. Graduate of ARRT- approved Radiography Program.
Experience: Year of Experience Preferred - One year experience in CT. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: Certified and registered by ARRT in CT - RT(R)(CT) within 12 months of hire required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required : Analytical ability, basic computer skills, good communication skills, ability to adapt to procedures based on age of patient, ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Prepares patient for procedures. Operates CT equipment.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred : N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 13A, Imaging
Work Function/Activity : Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. May be exposed to radiation. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
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