CT Imaging Technologist PRN

CT Imaging Technologist - PRN

• Provides courteous and efficient patient care.
• Prepares for and performs all radiographic examinations by positioning patients and adjusting equipment factors for optimum exposures.
• Transports, transfers and positions patients in a manner that is safe for the patient.
• Processes CT films and evaluates finished radiographs for technical quality.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the radiographic and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs patient care paperwork such as logging clients, releasing and tracking films, filing and retrieving reports, answering the telephone, taking messages, and all other duties pertinent to this position.
• Follows protocol to ensure radiation safety, and quality assurance policies and procedures are met.
• Is knowledgeable of current policies and procedures regarding hospital personnel and the Radiology Department and adheres to them appropriately.
• Completes the annual mandatory training and CPR every year.
• Knowledge of emergent situations, appropriate notification of Health Care Provider, and appropriate use of on-call staff.
• Interviews, orients, trains, supervise, and conduct annual evaluations of staff to ensure the provision of quality services to residents.
• Reports and submits employee accident/incident reports to HR as soon as possible after the occurrence of the accident/incident.

Schedule

Imaging Technologist required to be available for scheduled on-call.

Expected Work Ethic Standards

• Must function independently and have flexibility and personal integrity
• Is punctual in arriving to work and uses break and lunch times appropriately.
• Is well groomed and appropriately attired for work.
• Makes appropriate independent decisions and recommendations for action when necessary.
• Is able to tactfully and cheerfully deal with patients, residents, personnel, government agencies, vendors, and the general public.
• Able to respond to emergent situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Is able to seek out new methods and principles and is willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Plans well in advance so that work continues with smooth transitions from one task to another.
• Complies with all of OMHC and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, customer and co-worker information.
• Represents the District in a positive and professional manner.
• Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, when necessary.
• Follows all safety precautions.
• Keeps up to date on all mandatory annual training, and annual proficiency skills reviews.
• Follows up on all problems and issues brought to his/her attention in a positive and productive manner until solved
• Works productively in the absence of supervision, and makes appropriate independent decisions.

Schedule:

Imaging Technologist required to be available for 12 Hour Shifts plus scheduled On-Call shifts as applicable.

Required Education and Certification

• Associates degree in Technical Science, registered with the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), and Licensed as a CT Technologist with the State of Washington.
• Current BLS upon hire and duration of employment

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To: CT Technologist