Imaging Technologist

• 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

CT 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.

OMHC REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Is responsible for becoming knowledgeable and compliant with Department, Hospital, Fire/ Safety/ Disaster, Educational requirements, and Personnel Policies.

2. Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and maintains HIPAA confidentiality standard.

3. Demonstrates support and adherence to the Mission Statement of OMHC.

4. Participates and supports the Quality Improvement program and provides optimum customer service.

5. Mandatory Annual Training per policy completed annually.

6. Complete annual competency and skills

7. Attends mandatory meetings and in-services and other meetings as requested.

8. Checks, reads and responds to district e-mail’s daily when here, at least weekly when not. Is responsible for knowing and understanding the content in the e-mail and follow-up if necessary.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to physically, mentally and emotionally meet the needs of the patients throughout the work day.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be met fully.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergent situations.

Required Education and Certification

• Associates degree in Technical Science, registered with the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• Current BLS upon hire and duration of employment
• Experience in CT

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To: CT Technologist