What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist (PRN) - Summit Diagnostic Imaging Center at Wellington position at Summit Medical Group?
Summit Diagnostic Imaging Center at Wellington is recruiting for a CT Technologist. This is a PRN opportunity.
Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine. Certified.
Experience
Two years’ experience in CT technology preferred.
Certification/License
Has current state license.
Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com
In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)
- Prepares patients for CT procedures. Uses universal precautions on all patients.
- Provides pertinent information to radiologist, which will contribute to the plan of care.
- Discusses with patients the process to be followed in performing the CT procedures; Obtains patients’ signatures for consent forms and other paperwork as needed.
- Obtains optimum quality CT scans with appropriate measurements, windows and other special functions for interpretation by radiologist.
- Monitors intravenous contrast injections. Uses CT injector.
- Provides radiation protection to patients in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Makes sound decisions based on judgment within scope of their ability on technical or patient related problems.
- Assists in quality control of the equipment by contacting appropriate personnel and notifies supervisor as required.
- Maintains daily log of patients, assists in compiling monthly statistical data, and assists with other documentation and / or reporting as requested.
- Maintains cleanliness and order of CT department and equipment. Uses proper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needles properly and maintains adequate supplies.
- Maintains item stock and orders supplies as needed.
- Performs all duties while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to all coworkers, management and the public.
- Demonstrates current competencies related to job position. Maintains current CPR certification, CME requirements, and technical certification.
- Adheres to all aspects of the company’s Corporate Compliance Program.
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
- Performs related tasks as requested by supervisor.
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine. Certified.
Experience
Two years’ experience in CT technology preferred.
Certification/License
Has current state license.
Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com
In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.