CT/RAD TECHNICIAN - St. Claire Regional Medical Center

Position Summary:
The CT/Rad Technician performs age specific diagnostic imaging/CT procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Performs age specific diagnostic imaging/CT procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.
• Reviews physician order, checking for special instructions, consults with the radiologist when necessary, greets and identifies the patient and explains the procedure to the patient and/or family member. Provides additional patient education as appropriate.
• Performs appropriate diagnostic imaging/CT procedures based on the age of the patient served, which requires demonstration of correct anatomy through proper patient positioning, technique selection and scanner options, administration of contrast media, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices according to department policy and procedure.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for assigned work station, equipment maintenance, and quality control which includes visual safety inspections, warm-up procedures, and quality control activities.
• Updates patient history, records unusual conditions, documents required information, and verifies accuracy of procedures to be billed.
• Maintains professional association with professional organizations, attends in-service education and departmental meetings and actively participates in quality improvement activities.
• Performs office procedures as necessary/requested.
• Performs clerical procedures as necessary and/or requested.
• Utilizes department/hospital communication equipment and/or procedures.
• Provides instruction for students, RT/CT staff, and others as required or requested.
• Identifies and operates the diagnostic imaging/CT equipment and performs and evaluates procedures for technical and diagnostic quality.

Education:
Associate Degree in Radiologic Sciences or completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program.

Experience:
Previous radiologic experience and cross-training in CT preferred.

Licensure/Certification:
Current registry/or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, RT(R); current radiation operator’s certification (general or temporary license) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is required. Additional registry/registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Computed Tomography, RT(R)(T) preferred. CPR required within thirty days of hire.

Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients and visitors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and be on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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