CT Technologist

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Pay Range: $29.23 - $44.17

General Summary:

Under general direction, the CT Tech performs computed tomography procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. The CT Tech provides patient care, performs duties in an organized manner and exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures. This position competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. The CT Tech assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician using accepted standard techniques
• Applies principles of radiation protection and compliance with regulations. Evaluates images to maintain a high degree of radiographic/image quality
• Demonstrates patient confidentiality, sound judgment and positive interpersonal skills
• Remains abreast of new procedures, equipment and imaging methods along with participation in their evaluation and application
• Maintains records for compliance with quality control/assurance activities
• Assumes responsibility for designated area and clinical instruction as appropriate
• Demonstrates quality customer service skills to provide the best imaging procedure possible
• Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment
• Performs all procedures as outlined in the protocol manuals
• Regulates the equipment used to expose the x-ray film, develops and organizes films and digital images
• Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards while performing all types of procedures
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and medical staff
• Reviews the patient script and or chart for verification of procedure order and diagnosis
• Follows all established scan protocols according to physician specification
• Reviews entire exam for completeness of all images

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

• Graduate of AART Accredited Radiography program.
• At least1 year experience as a Radiology Technologist required.
• Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Additional CT certification preferred
• State license required
• Must possess strong interpersonal/technical skills
• Demonstrates entry level technical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Superb time-management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and various programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

Key Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Strong work ethic
• Flexible adaptability; willingness to accept change
• Excellent mental, visual, and auditory attention to detail in all situations
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and use of evidence-based protocols

Physical/Mental Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential: Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Constantly operates a computer or other large machinery.

Marginal: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.