Job Description:
Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief Cat Scan Technologist, Director of Radiology, Chairman, or Manager, the CT Technologist performs CAT scan imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. Follows professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Education
Graduate of an education program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Certification, Registration & Licensure
Registration required: Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist; Advanced certification in CT required within 2 years of hire
Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Licensure required: Licensed and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Experience
None required.
Responsibilities
Performs CT diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
Assesses pertinent information; prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations.
Completes documentation of patient care and procedure.
Utilizes the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations.
Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and
processes required to meet patient care and department needs.
Adheres to department policy and procedures, and practices modality specific safety protocols.
Actively engages in departmental meetings, modality meetings and committee initiatives.
Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.
Participates in assignments, duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals
Physical and Work Requirements
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, reach, speak, and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, kneel, sit, squat, and stand.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, moving mechanical parts, and radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Sunday 12pm-12am, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4pm-12am
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Specialty Type:
Diagnostic Imaging
Sub Specialty:
CT Technologist
General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes