What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT/Radiologic Technologist position at Prowers Medical Center?
Full-Time Position
JOB SUMMARY
General Description
Provides a variety of technical procedures requiring the use of ionizing radiation. This position requires independent judgment and technical skills to produce the best possible radiography for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment.
Responsibility
Performing CT examinations. Produces radiographs using proper technical factors and evaluates each film for proper exposure and positioning, schedules exams and properly instructs patients on preparations for exams and sets up and organizes rooms for any radiographic procedures.
Accountability
The Imaging/Radiologic Technologist reports directly to the Imaging Services Manager.
Special Demands
Mental: Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, patients/families and administration. Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring some independent action and judgment. Ability to problem solve and deal with diverse personalities. Ability to work alone, make independent decisions, and adapt to emergency situations. Maintain the confidentiality of patient information. Communicate both orally and in writing with peers, professional staff, and patients. Must be sensitive to the needs of patients and co-workers. Is able to recognize and provide quality service.
Physical: Flexibility to work in continually changing conditions. Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment. Ability to lift and move patient with or without assistance and maneuver equipment greater than or equal to 20 pounds. Agility is required for frequent changes in position. Visual and hearing acuity required to receive feedback and information from patients. Periods of stooping, standing, bending, moderate lifting, and generally oriented patient care is included in this position.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate with ARRT Registry.
Experience: CT and X-ray experience required. Willingness to cross-train in Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Mammography in the future.
Working Environment
Works in the Imaging Department as assigned. Hours and shifts are variable and will include rotation of coverage for weekends, holidays, and on call.
Salary Range
$35.26 – $43.37 per hour based on experience plus weekend shift differential, call pay and call back pay. This is a fulltime benefitted position that includes, paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, life and disability insurance and automatic enrollment in retirement plan with employer match. Relocation Assistance Available.
Apply to: Human Resources By: As soon as possible
Contact Information
Michelle Pollart – Human Resources
Prowers Medical Center
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
Email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Phone: 719-336-7119
Fax: 719-336-8360
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Human Resources Department
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Colorado 81052
www.prowersmedical.com
email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Salary : $35 - $43