What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist, CT position at CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER?
Department Name: Medical Imaging
Title: Registered Radiologic Technologist - CT and Diagnostic
EEOC Classification: Professional/Non-Exempt
Dimension and Description
Primary Purpose: To assist in patient care by providing high quality imaging services efficiently. Under the direction of the Medical Imaging Director and Radiologist, safely performs CT examinations, radiography, fluoroscopic and moderately invasive procedures, including surgery, emergency, pain management and portable radiography within the guidelines established in the policies and procedures manual. Works in accordance with JCAHO, state and other regulatory or accreditation agencies.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: Responsible for providing recommendations regarding policies and procedures associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities.
Routine Decision Making: Determine if image quality is diagnostic; verify contrast dosage while working under approved protocols and supervision of the Radiologist; reviews physician orders vs diagnosis/reason for exam to ensure patients receive the right test at the right time.
Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility.
Required Knowledge: Patient care; patient satisfaction; sterile technique; equipment function; exam and positioning safety; radiation safety; quality control.
Required Skills and Ability: Ability to effectively, efficiently and safely use various types of radiography and CT equipment, up to and including DR, C-arm, RIS, EMR, PACS; proper image techniques; troubleshooting.
Unusual Working Conditions: Risk of exposure to radiation, heavy lifting, air and blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Education and Certification/ Registration Required for the Position: Graduate of an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, American Medical Association or other accrediting agency; American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification and BLS required. CT registry or registry eligible with completion of examination within 6 months of hire to maintain employment. Minimum of one year experience preferred in Diagnostic Radiology and CT and/or completion of accredited Radiology program with clinical experience.
Age Specific Competencies: Provides care for birth to pediatric (birth-2 yrs.), pediatric/child patients between (2 yrs-12 yrs); adolescent patients between 12 to 18 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.
Qualifications:
Education and Certification/ Registration Required for the Position: Graduate of an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, American Medical Association or other accrediting agency; American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification and BLS required. CT registry or registry eligible with completion of examination within 6 months of hire to maintain employment. Minimum of one year experience preferred in Diagnostic Radiology and CT and/or completion of accredited Radiology program with clinical experience.
Required Skills and Ability: Ability to effectively, efficiently and safely use various types of radiography and CT equipment, up to and including DR, C-arm, RIS, EMR, PACS; proper image techniques; troubleshooting.