XRAY CT TECH - FULL TIME - DAYS
Valor Health · Emmett, ID · 7 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Principal Functions And Responsibilities
- Performs CT and X-ray procedures in accordance with provider orders and established departmental protocols.
- Operates, monitors, and maintains CT and X-ray equipment, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and safety standards.
- Prepares patients for procedures and provides clear, compassionate communication regarding the imaging process.
- Ensures appropriate patient identification, documentation, and safety practices for all procedures.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles.
- Maintains accurate documentation of procedures, patient information, and images using PACS and EHR systems.
- Responds to urgent and emergent imaging requests and participates in after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage as required.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment; promptly reports equipment issues and safety concerns.
- Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff to coordinate patient care and workflow.
- Maintains inventory levels and equipment status; communicates needs to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Qualifications
- Required: Clinical experience in general radiography and CT through an accredited radiologic technology program.
- Familiarity with standard imaging procedures, including chest, abdomen, and extremity X-rays and CT scans.
- Basic patient care skills, including positioning, assisting with mobility, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Hands-on experience operating X-ray and CT equipment, including basic troubleshooting.
- Understanding and familiarity of radiation safety practices and ALARA principles for patient and staff safety, including patient shielding and dose optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of human anatomy (including cross-sectional anatomy) and physiology relevant to diagnostic imaging.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, technologists, and healthcare providers.
- Detail-oriented approach to image quality, labeling, positioning, and documentation.
- Basic proficiency with imaging software and hospital information systems (PACS, RIS, EHR).
- Exposure to clinical workflows in hospital or outpatient settings.
- Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in general diagnostic radiography and computed tomography in a clinical or hospital setting.
- Previous experience working in a rural, critical access, or low-volume facility where independent performance of duties was required.
- Demonstrated competency in both trauma and non-emergent imaging workflows.
- Familiarity with Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS).
- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting CT and X-ray equipment from multiple manufacturers (Care Stream, Toshiba, Quantum, Shimadzu, GE-OEC C- Arm/Fluoroscopy, etc.).
- Intraoperative fluoroscopy experience.
- Basic knowledge of sterile procedures and sterile field maintenance.
- Familiarity with radiation safety best practices, patient shielding, and dose optimization techniques.
- Experience and/or licensure in MRI is advantageous.