CT/Rad Tech (per diem)

Job Purpose

The Radiologic Tech/CT Tech performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures. The Radiologic Tech/CT Tech uses a variety of radiologic equipment, computers, and detectors. Technologists must be able to provide basic maintenance, participate in the Quality Assurance program and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Competent in performing all general radiologic exams and advanced level CT imaging procedures.
• Retrieve radiologic orders from Electronic Medical record.
• Acquire accurate patient history and documentation in the medical record.
• Check orders for complete information, proper exam, and procedures and schedules as needed.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Escort patients to dressing and X-ray/CT room, provide verbal and/or written instructions, consents and assist patients in positioning body parts to be imaged.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety, and comfort during exams.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties: providing explanations of treatments and answering questions.
• Operate Radiologic equipment to produce images of the body part for diagnostic purposes.
• Set up trays, perform time out, prepare contrasts and administer IV's that contain contrast life or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed.
• Apply dyes to enhance imaging as needed.
• Position radiographic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.
• Perform X-rays/CT exams following established radiographic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Utilize ALARA standards for radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety for patients and team members.
• Accurately critique images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjust factors if an image needs to be repeated.
• Ensure radiologic equipment is in working order.
• Perform Quality Assurance testing to ensure proper calibration and optimal performance of equipment.
• Report equipment malfunction to Practice Manager or Supervisor.
• Perform administrative duties including completing necessary forms, maintaining quality assurance and procedure logs.
• May serve as a backup for a clinical team member as needed by controlling patient flow, performing ECG tests, obtaining blood pressure measurements and documenting vital signs in the EHR.
• Clean, disinfect and maintain all X-ray and CT equipment.
• Maintain radiology and CT supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory par levels; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• 2 years of experience working in a clinical field.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; must be in good standing with the ARRT.
• CPR certification required within 90-days of hire.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, and occasional sitting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed. The employee may need to lift or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.