CT Tech I - LGH/Part Time Nights 6p-6:30a

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.
• Affirms imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards.
• Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards.
• Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination.
• 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.
• All new hires will enter the Career Path at this level except Supervisor roles.
• After 1 year in position will be eligible to advance if competency requirements are met.