What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiololgy CT Tech Cert position at St. Mary's/Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics?
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Under the direction of the department manager, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
Essential Job Functions:
· Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies
· Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
· Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
· Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
· Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
· Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonable achievable) standards.
· Maintains radiographic equipment and rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
· Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, pyelography, etc.
· Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility
· Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
· Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
· Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
· Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Must be a graduate of an approved two year program.
· Six months to be fully proficient preferred.
· ARRT registered or registry eligible.
Full time, 36 hours per week
CVH is EOE
Salary : $42,526 - $56,430