CT Tech I - Bedford, Va/Part Time 12/hour shifts

Responsibilities

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes based on As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) guidelines.
• Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Using the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) process explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams.
• Follows department specific standard work and departmental policies.
• Places required information in and evaluates images on the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for technical quality.
• Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy.
• Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient.
• Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination.
• Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards.
• Metrics include collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, and film adequacy.
• Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.
• This position administers non-radioactive contrast.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year degree program in Radiologic Technology.
• Certified as a CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(CT) within 2-years of hire.
• BLS within 6 months of hire.