Full-Time CT/Radiology Technologist

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care." Join our dynamic team and make a large difference in a small community.

About the role

Full-time, first shift position in Imaging with cross-training in CT. Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes as directed by radiologists.

Responsibilities

• Properly identify all patients prior to exam.
• Serve all patients referred to the department for radiologic examination.
• Position patient on examination table and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Properly acquire images that comply with departmental standards of high quality.
• Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Move x-ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocol.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients' bedside.
• Know and apply improvement process plans.
• Be reliable for "on call" status.
• Comply with and know charging process; make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Document and submit all pertinent clinical information to the Radiologist prior to the patient leaving the department.
• Follow all Department Routines for exams and document reasons for not following the routine views.
• Scan and document all medications and allergies in Meditech as required by policy.
• Knowledge of all special procedures in area.
• Exhibit a pleasant disposition and maintain a professional attitude in the workplace.
• Show willingness to cross-train and strive to continually improve or develop skills.
• Knowledge of PACS system; operate, make appropriate changes prior to sending to the Radiologist, and make CDs.
• Actively look for other duties to perform when patient volumes are down.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (e.g., flu shot).

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training program that is AMA approved and meets the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or its equivalent.
• At least one year of radiology experience is preferred, but less experienced applicants will be considered.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or registry eligible in the future. If registry eligible, must be a graduate.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.