CT Tech- Acute Care (FT- 1 fte)

Full time, 40 hour/week, night shift Wednesday-Saturday.Position Summary:The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists provides health care services by assisting in diagnosis or treatment. Performs CT procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Operates a CT scanner to obtain images used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient pathologies. Uses knowledge of imaging techniques and cross-sectional anatomy to create high quality images for interpretation by radiologists and other medical professionals. Modifies technical settings and adjusts scanning parameters to enhance images and minimize unnecessary exposure. Performs routine quality inspections and quality control maintenance on scanner as recommended by the manufacturer and/or organizational policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications:Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Radiology program or equivalentAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Heart Association BLS required within 60 days of hire2 Years of radiology experience as a registered technologistARRT CT registry eligiblePreferred: 1 year post graduation experience with trauma RadiologyEssential Job Functions:Performs CT exams and procedures as requested by the medical staff.Assists the Radiologist and other medical staff during exams and procedures.Performs ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing, and archival of exams and procedures.Completes documentation, in designated area, of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams.Retrieves written orders and related health information to ensure the timely performance and reporting of exams and procedures.Participates in the implementation, monitoring and improvement of the quality indicators as described in the strategic plan.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.Ability to work varied shifts in a busy and stressful environment.Creativity, problem analysis and decision making.Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight.Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.77342840 Cat Scan