What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Tech position at Salem Hospital?
Under the guidance of the supervisor, performs all diagnostic procedures with the knowledge of all pertinent and academic areas to produce consistent, high-quality exams. Works effectively with patients and physicians and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel. Prioritizes the patient as number one and to put forth the utmost quality as a technologist. May perform necessary procedures on patients in all age groups.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Perform cardiac and CT interventional procedures
-Assist the other technologists during procedures.
-Ensure the proper exam is being administered to the patient. Consult provider as needed.
-Review images and studies for proper identification and quality.
-Checks patient history, and obtains appropriate waivers and forms, if applicable.
-Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
-Provides educational in-services to staff, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.
Education
Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Computed Tomography (ARRT) [ARRT-CT] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
CT experience Will consider graduates of a formal Radiologic Technology Training program with required license and registration 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency with Information management subsystem software and computed tomography CT imaging software.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and transcription, and workplace terminology.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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