What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist-CT: Redwolf position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Job Summary
Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all CT competencies at the end of orientation period.
Education
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Registry in CT ARRT (CT) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Training
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Special Skills
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Basic computer literacy skills.
Licensure
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED
ARRT(CT)
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
Yes
No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
LabelShort DescriptionFull Description
Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
Sedentary
Light
Medium
Heavy
Job Summary
Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all CT competencies at the end of orientation period.
Education
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Registry in CT ARRT (CT) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Training
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Special Skills
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Basic computer literacy skills.
Licensure
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED
ARRT(CT)
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
Yes
No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
LabelShort DescriptionFull Description
Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
Sedentary
Light
Medium
Heavy