CT/Rad Tech (PRN)

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT   

Produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established practices and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review requisitions, check and prepare equipment and supplies. 
• Identify, interview, and screen patient for proper preparation and for possible allergies to contrast materials.  Consult with radiologist, or attending physician as needed. 
• Explain procedure to patient, position patient on table and use appropriate protocol for exam ordered. 
• Knowledgeable on lab tests needed prior to exam. 
• Schedule and/or Reschedule patients as needed. 
• Able to enter exams in Radiology Information System and PACS. 
• Provide radiologist with proper history for complete diagnosis. 
• Review/evaluate completed images for quality, completeness and type of test ordered. 
• Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality. 
• Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Keep work areas clean.  Maintain supply levels.  
• Must adhere to hospital dress code. 
• Attend in-service meetings and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required. 
• Able to send images to both cloud systems 
• Perform duties of Radiologic Technologist as needed.  
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director. 
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance. 

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology. 
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.? 
• Registry from the ARRT in Radiology required. 
• Registry in CT preferred or registry eligible. 
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. 
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. 
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. 
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. 
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. 
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.