Overview

Responsibilities

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable andcooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all examsprovided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability toproperly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technicalprocedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for thediagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up theequipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology.

Required Minimum Certification: ARRT -R; ARRT-CT; Current BLS certification.

Required Minimum Experience: Twelve (12) months experience in Radiology. Six (6) months experience in CTpreferred.

Required Minimum Skills: Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.

Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure. Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer recommended Quality Control tests.