CT/X-Ray Tech, Acute

Position Summary

Performs Radiology and CT studies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from infants to geriatric. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, federal, and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education
• Maintains records and reports
• Takes call as scheduled
• Interacts professionally with patients, patient's family, physicians, physician's offices, and other departments throughout the hospital to ensure the appropriate and highest quality of patient care
• Demonstrates good radiation safety practices
• Performs radiographic and CT (or mammography), for all age groups including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Familiar with the proper procedure for screening patients for contrast risks, injecting contrast, and contrast reactions
• Starts INT's using proper technique
• Familiar with the RIS, Teleradiology, Tele-neurology, AW Workstation, and PACS systems
• Monitors departmental activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency of procedures
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient
• Familiar with and follows HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
• Affirms Oral and IV contrast under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Registered or eligible for registry by the ARRT in Radiography and cross trained in CT/MRI/Mammography or Registered in CT/MRI/Mammography within 12 months of hire
• BLS required by completion of hospital orientation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Experience with RIS, Teleradiology, Tele-neurology, AW Workstation, and PACS systems

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Mid-Shift