CT Technologist - Radiology - PRN

Position Status : Shift :

Other (United States of America)

Hours per week : Job Information

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The CT Technologist is responsible for providing courteous and professional delivery of CT technical procedures / exams to all incoming patients, operating radiologic equipment, and for all paperwork associated with technical procedures.

Experience Qualifications

1 year CT Experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others. (Required proficiency)

Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions / decisions (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs. (Required proficiency)

Contributes to achievement of department and SVH financial goals by offering suggestions to reduce resource utilization. (Required proficiency)

Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients. (Required proficiency)

Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in services and other educational activities. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Radiography - ARRT Required

Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Required

Advanced Registry in CT is preferred.

Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

Perform diagnostic computed tomography procedures utilizing a pressure injector and administering contrast under supervision.

Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic computed tomography procedures. Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

Determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.

Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.

Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.

Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

Assists radiologist in examinations.

Measures and mixes contrast media for oral consumption.

Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.

Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.

Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies.

Performs venipuncture for injections

Call is a requirement of this position.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing : Rarely less than 1 hour

Carrying : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Climbing (Stairs) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crawling : Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Driving (Automatic) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Standard) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Feeling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Grasping (Fine Motor) : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand) : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Handling : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Kneeling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Lifting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Pulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Pushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Forward) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Overhead) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Repetitive Motions : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Sitting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Standing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stooping : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Talking : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Walking : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn : Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical : Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Dusts : Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Explosive : Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures : Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Mechanical : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Needle Stick : Rarely less than 1 hour

Noise / Sounds : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Other Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely less than 1 hour

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and / or Gases : Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs : Rarely less than 1 hour

Hazards (other) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration : Rarely less than 1 hour

Wet and / or Humid : Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications : race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.