CT Technologist
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Include sections only if posting has real specific content. We need to parse the posting.
The posting includes:
- Intro: "Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply ..." (application instructions, remove)
- "Below, you’ll find other important information about this position." (maybe not needed)
- Then description: "Performs diagnostic CT procedures within the CT Department utilizing specific equipment for that purpose. Rotates through diagnostic radiology as assigned. Involved in the practice of radiation and general safety at all times."
That's about the role.
- Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: list.
- Experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist.
- CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: long list.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: description.
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT: description.
- Skills And Abilities: paragraph.
- Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center 155 WH CT Scan Address 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia
- Then EEO boilerplate (remove).
We need to decide sections.
We have content for:
- About the role: maybe the initial paragraph describing role.
- Responsibilities: CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Requirements: Minimum Qualifications (education, certification, licensure) plus maybe Preferred Qualifications (experience). Could combine.
- Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But we have both Minimum and Preferred. Could treat Minimum as Requirements, Preferred as Qualifications.
- Skills: Skills And Abilities paragraph.
- Benefits: none mentioned (no benefits). So omit Benefits.
- Pay: none mentioned. Omit.
- Schedule: we have Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt). That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
Also maybe include "About the company" but not needed.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions.
We must preserve all substantive information.
We need to format lists with - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits.
We need to decide what constitutes a list.
Minimum Qualifications: list of items: Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program. Radiography certification with ARRT or NMTCB within 6 months of hire. Must possess current or temporary Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided (list of states). Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
We can turn each sentence into
- .
Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist. That's a single item.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: many sentences; we can make each as
- .
Physical Requirements: sentences; could be list but maybe keep as
because it's prose. However instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical requirements is not duties/requirements/benefits? It's requirements? Might be considered requirements. But we can keep as
if not a list. Safer to keep as
.
Working Environment: similarly as
.
Skills And Abilities: paragraph.
Schedule: we have Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt). Could be a
.
Also we have Company info: Company WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center 155 WH CT Scan Address 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia. That's maybe metadata; we could fold into a short
under About the role or maybe separate "About the company". But we shouldn't create a section unless real specific content. Could include as a short paragraph under About the role.
We need to avoid duplication.
Let's structure:
About the role
Performs diagnostic CT procedures within the CT Department utilizing specific equipment for that purpose. Rotates through diagnostic radiology as assigned. Involved in the practice of radiation and general safety at all times. Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc., Cost Center 155 WH CT Scan, located at 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Prepares room, equipment, materials, as needed for patient exams, including sterile technique.
- Cleans and disinfects rooms and equipment following each patient exam, using current infection control policies.
- Performs examinations per Physician’s orders and explains procedures to the patients.
- Documents any variations from protocol due to patient’s condition or other unknown cause and relays patient history and clinical data to Radiologist.
- Observes patient and equipment and reports any unusual occurrences or changes.
- Transports and assists patients as needed.
- Documents status of patient in reference to radiology/CT procedure on patient’s chart.
- Documents variances repeats and other such occurrences to help maintain high quality health care and opportunity for quality improvement.
- Maintains stock supplies, performs general office duties, responsible for proper film labeling and following prescribed techniques to assure acceptable quality and consistency.
- Practices safe radiation exposure and protection as well as general safety for patient’s, visitors, and staff at all times.
- Complies with policy and procedures for the departmental and hospital wide programs.
- Participates in the patient safety training and patient protection, including the needs and methods to report medical/ healthcare errors and abuse.
- Produces diagnostic quality images utilizing CT equipment and effectively judges CT images for proper technique to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
- Performs critical procedures under stress during emergency procedures.
- If applicable, performs diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment in emergency or patient rooms as ordered by physician.
- Performs diagnostic studies in surgical suite with C-Arm and other equipment.
- Provides care specific to the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- May perform IV insertion/blood draws.
- Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for CT imaging procedures per radiologist protocol/department manual and ordering physician/care provider order.
- Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review.
- Performs all related duties as assigned by department manager or other duties assigned by lead technologist.
- For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
- Radiography certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within 6 months of hire.
- Must possess current or temporary Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided (MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians; OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology; PA: No state license is required; WV: Radiography License OR Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board).
- Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
- State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist (preferred).
Skills
Knowledge of growth and development, understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment. Understands the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical and discharge planning needs. Knowledge of total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms. The Computed Tomography Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for computed tomography technologists. To apply for the next level, the computed tomography technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. Level 1: No experience required. All computed tomography technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one. Level 2: Meets requirements for previous level. One year of experience. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1. Level 3: Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Three years of experience. Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets. Level 4: Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Five years of experience. Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 5 additional skill sets.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt).
We omitted Physical Requirements and Working Environment because they are not explicitly requested as sections; but they are substantive. Should we include them? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." We could include them as separate sections if they have content. But we already have many sections. Could combine Physical Requirements and Working Environment into a "Job Details" section? But we have headings list limited to those specific headings. We could add a section for "Physical Requirements" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings are only those listed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we cannot create other headings. So we must fit Physical Requirements and Working Environment into existing sections, perhaps under Responsibilities or Requirements? They are not duties/requirements/benefits? Physical requirements could be considered requirements. Working environment maybe also requirements. We could add them as list items under Requirements. But we must not lose info.
We could add a subsection under Requirements: maybe as separate items.
Let's incorporate Physical Requirements and Working Environment as list items under Requirements.
Thus Requirements will have more items.
We need to ensure we don't duplicate.
Let's extract Physical Requirements text:
"Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal range."
Working Environment:
"Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, explosive gases, cleaning agents, and disinfectants on a daily basis.
because it's prose. However instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical requirements is not duties/requirements/benefits? It's requirements? Might be considered requirements. But we can keep as
if not a list. Safer to keep as
. Working Environment: similarly as
. Skills And Abilities: paragraph. Schedule: we have Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt). Could be a
. Also we have Company info: Company WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center 155 WH CT Scan Address 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia. That's maybe metadata; we could fold into a short
under About the role or maybe separate "About the company". But we shouldn't create a section unless real specific content. Could include as a short paragraph under About the role. We need to avoid duplication. Let's structure:
About the role
Performs diagnostic CT procedures within the CT Department utilizing specific equipment for that purpose. Rotates through diagnostic radiology as assigned. Involved in the practice of radiation and general safety at all times. Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc., Cost Center 155 WH CT Scan, located at 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Prepares room, equipment, materials, as needed for patient exams, including sterile technique.
- Cleans and disinfects rooms and equipment following each patient exam, using current infection control policies.
- Performs examinations per Physician’s orders and explains procedures to the patients.
- Documents any variations from protocol due to patient’s condition or other unknown cause and relays patient history and clinical data to Radiologist.
- Observes patient and equipment and reports any unusual occurrences or changes.
- Transports and assists patients as needed.
- Documents status of patient in reference to radiology/CT procedure on patient’s chart.
- Documents variances repeats and other such occurrences to help maintain high quality health care and opportunity for quality improvement.
- Maintains stock supplies, performs general office duties, responsible for proper film labeling and following prescribed techniques to assure acceptable quality and consistency.
- Practices safe radiation exposure and protection as well as general safety for patient’s, visitors, and staff at all times.
- Complies with policy and procedures for the departmental and hospital wide programs.
- Participates in the patient safety training and patient protection, including the needs and methods to report medical/ healthcare errors and abuse.
- Produces diagnostic quality images utilizing CT equipment and effectively judges CT images for proper technique to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
- Performs critical procedures under stress during emergency procedures.
- If applicable, performs diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment in emergency or patient rooms as ordered by physician.
- Performs diagnostic studies in surgical suite with C-Arm and other equipment.
- Provides care specific to the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- May perform IV insertion/blood draws.
- Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for CT imaging procedures per radiologist protocol/department manual and ordering physician/care provider order.
- Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review.
- Performs all related duties as assigned by department manager or other duties assigned by lead technologist.
- For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
- Radiography certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within 6 months of hire.
- Must possess current or temporary Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided (MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians; OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology; PA: No state license is required; WV: Radiography License OR Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board).
- Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
- State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist (preferred).
Skills
Knowledge of growth and development, understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment. Understands the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical and discharge planning needs. Knowledge of total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms. The Computed Tomography Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for computed tomography technologists. To apply for the next level, the computed tomography technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. Level 1: No experience required. All computed tomography technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one. Level 2: Meets requirements for previous level. One year of experience. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1. Level 3: Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Three years of experience. Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets. Level 4: Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Five years of experience. Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 5 additional skill sets.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt).
We omitted Physical Requirements and Working Environment because they are not explicitly requested as sections; but they are substantive. Should we include them? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." We could include them as separate sections if they have content. But we already have many sections. Could combine Physical Requirements and Working Environment into a "Job Details" section? But we have headings list limited to those specific headings. We could add a section for "Physical Requirements" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings are only those listed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we cannot create other headings. So we must fit Physical Requirements and Working Environment into existing sections, perhaps under Responsibilities or Requirements? They are not duties/requirements/benefits? Physical requirements could be considered requirements. Working environment maybe also requirements. We could add them as list items under Requirements. But we must not lose info. We could add a subsection under Requirements: maybe as separate- items.
Let's incorporate Physical Requirements and Working Environment as list items under Requirements.
Thus Requirements will have more items.
We need to ensure we don't duplicate.
Let's extract Physical Requirements text:
"Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal range."
Working Environment:
"Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, explosive gases, cleaning agents, and disinfectants on a daily basis.