What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT TECHNOLOGIST - PDN (AS NEEDED) position at Jefferson Regional Med Ctr?
What You Should Know About the CT Technologist:
- Typical Hours vary with position (as needed or discussed)
- This position is based within Jefferson Regional CT Scan Department
Job Summary:
The CT Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of CT exams and related procedures at a technical level by utilizing the appropriate equipment to perform high quality imaging. This position is also responsible for following established standards and procedures, and reviewing images to determine adjustment for optimum results. The CT Technologist will participate in Quality Improvement work groups as requested.
CT Technologist Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Radiology/Other related field preferred.
- Graduate from an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
- Arkansas Department of Health Radiologic Technologist required
- American Registry of Computed Tomography preferred.
- BLS/CPR required upon hire or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- This is a safety sensitive position.*
- Minimum Requirements
- Strong technical skills as a radiologic technologist
- Knowledgeable in radiologic procedures.
- Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast paced department in the hospital
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Comfortable working with diverse patient population
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call rotations if required. (Thirty-minute response time for callback.)
- Preferred Requirements
- Minimum of one year (1) experience as a staff technologist or tech extern
- Three years (3) Clinical experience
- Prior experience in performing CT scans, preferably in a hospital or clinical setting
- Cross-sectional anatomy, medical terminology, possesses generalized skill in medical imaging/ CT, general and other special procedures that are performed within the department.
- Able to send and receive digital images by disc or electronically through various imaging software and electronic health record
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.