CT Technologist I - Memorial Health

Using independent judgment, perform a variety of procedures utilizing computerized tomographic equipment.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Education:

• Bachelors of Science degree preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Registered radiographer (ARRT-R) in good standing required.
• R.R.T. certification in Computed Tomography required.
• Active license required in radiography from the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
• Maintain BLS CPR Certification.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required.

1. Perform a variety of CT procedures on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform a variety of CT procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Perform a variety of CT procedures on ED and Trauma patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.

1. Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.

1. Administer agents / pharmaceuticals under the supervision of the Radiologist.

1. Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.

1. Ensure adequate levels of inventory. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the department; report problems to proper authority.  Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.

1. Ensure the integrity of, proper recording and transmission of patient information.

1. Participate in flexible work hours that coincide with workload demands, overtime required when necessary. Assume CT call.

1. Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge of current and new technology. Complete 12 CE hours per year in Computed Tomography.

1. Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.

1. Capable of working independently and to provide guidance to Level I Technologists, new employees and students.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.