Description
Job Description
Department: Radiology Department
Position: CT TECHNOLOGIST
Job Summary:
Under general direction performs a variety of CT procedures at a skilled technical level requiring the ability to apply ionizing radiation for diagnosis. Performs related work as required.
II. Technical and Job Specific Skill:
1. Telephone Skills - Must demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self.
2. Policy/Procedures - Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.
3. Teamwork - Promotes positive co-worker relationships through teamwork and cooperation. Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests.
4. Productivity - Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low. Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions.
5. Job Specific Skills
1. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of CT and computer science as related to scanning. Calibrates system periodically as required.
2. Demonstrates complete working knowledge of imaging equipment and computer software necessary to perform studies. Selects appropriate CT scanning technique/equipment and determines the most suitable posture/position.
3. Demonstrates correct and adequate cross sectional anatomic positioning skills. Reviews exposed films for adequate information required by examination/procedure, technique and identification as per approved protocols.
4. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code and ready to respond as needed. Makes sure that all emergency equipment is operational and emergency supplies fully stocked at all times.
5. Reviews patient questionnaire and requisitions for special instructions. Reviews with Radiologist and patient if necessary to assure safety and appropriateness.
6. Assists in training and guidance of new staff and students who rotate through these modalities. Performs any other duties or responsibilities which may be assigned.
Performance/Process Improvement
Is knowledgeable of performance/process improvement (P.I.) methodology.
Can verbalize knowledge of hospital-wide performance/process improvement activity.
Offers suggestions for departmental and/or hospital-wide performance/ process improvement.
Knowledge of and participation in the performance/process improvement is a condition of employment.
IV. Training and Experience:
Mandatory:
1. Graduate of approved school of Radiologic Technology
2. Current State Radiology Certification
3. Current CPR Certification
Preferred:
1. Two Years Hospital CT/MRI Experience
V. Physical Requirements:
1. Transports objects by holding them in hands or arms.
2. Perceives nature of sounds by ears.
3. Expresses ideas by means of spoken word and has visual acuity and depth perception.
4 Moves about by foot.
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