Rad Tech I

CT Technologist

Location: Paris, Tennessee

Shift: 10 - Evening (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for performing and monitoring CT procedures. Under the general supervision of the Unit Coordinator CT, responsible for performing CT procedures on all assigned shift as scheduled. The employee is subject to overtime and call back as circumstances dictate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs all CT Scan procedures.
• Conducts daily calibration checks including electronic calibration.
• Prepares and administers contrast media during examinations.
• Reconciles, acquires, and processes images in the Radiology PACS setting.
• Proficient with Power Chart.
• Applies appropriate functions and applications within the Radiology Information Systems (RIS).
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed by Unit Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Complete annual check off for Aspiration - Irrigation of Drains/Chest Tubes.
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and to the overall effort of the department and maintains a "CAN DO" attitude.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Skills and proficiency in the technical field of Radiologic Technology. Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a 2 year accredited AMA approved Radiology Technology Program (ARRT) and CPR certified.
• Consistently smiles and is pleasant to patients, visitors, and co-workers. Cheerfully adheres to and promotes the "Quality Plus" and departmental "Service Excellence" expectation standards.

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

• Current CPR certification.
• Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) but must be registered with ARRT within one year of employment.
• Responsible for maintaining current certification with the ARRT.
• Must be registered with ARRT within one year of employment.
• Is proactive and insure the availability of a current license, does not let license lapse at the end of birth month. Notifies any known problems with their license immediately to the Director.

Experience:

• Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, ability to perform CT procedures as acquired through 6 months of job training.

Nondiscrimination Notice Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.