Sr. CT Tech

Maintained Duties

• Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing modality.
• Strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive Imaging department with a positive atmosphere.
• P Practices in compliance with Hospital /department policy as well as New York state and accrediting agency's standards.
• Aids Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
• Provides a safe and positive experience for the patient.
• On-call responsibility, if applicable.
• Rotates through Main Department and all satellite areas.
• Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students.
• Actively supports AMCH and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
• Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.
• QA’s images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACS.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patient.
• Obtains peripheral IV access and injects contrast material, where required.
• Maintains stock supply and linen in exam room.
• Completes light housekeeping duties, as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the patient BILL of RIGHTS, HIPPA, by incorporating them into their practice.
• Participates in development and attainment of unit, department, and divisional goals.
• Demonstrates commitment to unit and human resource policies.
• Recognizes mission, vision, values, and strategic direction of the institution.
• Establishes and maintains direct, honest, open professional relationships with all health care team members, patients, and families.
• Pursues validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making and seeks guidance in areas of question.
• Completes hospital and departmental required education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
• Graduate of an approved two-year AMA Radiologic Technology School - required
• 3+ years of experience - required
• Communicates cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees, and others.
• Engages in interactive dialogues with the multidisciplinary team.
• Sets out to seek the input of others to achieve consensus.
• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Documents patient care on established forms.
• Problem-solves, performs exams, and interprets data.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to be honest, to be punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession.
• Ability to be accurate in such matters as data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others.
• Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to adhere to AMC’s policies, procedures, and practices, and to utilize AMC’s problem-solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
• (R) ARDMS or ARRT - Radiographer NYS License Upon Hire - required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire - required
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Professional Rescuer certification Upon Hire - required
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly