Description:

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established practices and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Review requisitions, check and prepare equipment and supplies.
Identify, interview, and screen patient for proper preparation and for possible allergies to contrast materials. Consult with radiologist, or attending physician as needed.
Explain procedure to patient, position patient on table and use appropriate protocol for exam ordered.
Knowledgeable on lab tests needed prior to exam.
Schedule and/or Reschedule patients as needed.
Able to enter exams in Radiology Information System and PACS.
Provide radiologist with proper history for complete diagnosis.
Review/evaluate completed images for quality, completeness and type of test ordered.
Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality.
Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Keep work areas clean. Maintain supply levels.
Must adhere to hospital dress code.
Attend in-service meetings and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.
Able to send images to both cloud systems.
Perform duties of Radiologic Technologist as needed.
Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
Registry from the ARRT in Radiology required, registry in CT preferred.
BLS required.
Organizational Skills.
Computer experience.
Must work well under pressure.
Ability to communicate well with people both in person and on phone.
Effectively act as a liaison between patients and providers.
Must adhere to HIPAA rules and regulations.
Medical terminology.
Typing skills.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.