CT/Xray Technologist

Your job is more than a job. The CT/X-Ray Technologist performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all CT/X-ray and peripheral equipment and performance of all CT/X-ray protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality scans demonstrating the requested anatomical part within the appropriate length of time for the procedure type.
• Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS.
• Reviews scans with the Radiologist as to important anatomical detail and areas of abnormalities.
• Provides and performs training in accordance to the hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assess and evaluate the trainee and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures, to ensure the safety of the patient:
• Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
• Explains procedure to patients/families and Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees:
• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
• Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion.
• Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Maintains supply of linen in the room.
• Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:
• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
• Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:
• Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
• Always pulls previous films, exams and reports, accurately records the required information on the film jacket and performs other file room duties as required.
• Charges for the procedures.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
• Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.
• Demonstrates safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department and hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff:
• Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately.
• Calls codes (x8585) when needed.
• Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.
• Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.

Must Haves

• EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS CT (NOEH) Registered or registry eligible (NOEH)
• EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Required: Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology (NOEH/TOURO)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Required Issuer: American Heart Association Licensure Speciality: Training Certification Entity: NOEH/TOURO
• Certification Name: Radiography Certification Required Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Licensure Speciality: Certification Entity: NOEH/TOURO
• Certification Name: Radiology Technician Required Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners Licensure Speciality: Licensure Entity: NOEH/TOURO

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must display tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills.
• Must keep license and registration current at all times.
• Must renew annual CPR certification.
• Must be IV certified by EJGH.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

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