PRN CTRadiologic Technologist

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Performs diagnostic CT procedures within the CT Department utilizing specific equipment for that purpose. Rotates through diagnostic radiology as assigned. Involved in the practice of radiation and general safety at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.

2. Radiography certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) .

3 . Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: Radio grapher license through the Maryland Board of Physicians

OH: Radio grapher license through the Ohio Board of Radiology

PA: No state license is

WV : Radiological Technologist OR Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board .

4 . Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

5 . State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable) as for regulated areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares room equipment materials as needed for patient exams including sterile technique. Cleans and disinfects rooms and equipment following each patient exam using current infection control policies.
2. Performs examinations per Physicians orders and explains procedures to the patients. Documents any variations from protocol due to patients condition or other unknown cause and relays patient history and clinical data to Radiologist.
3. Observes patient and equipment and reports any unusual occurrences or changes. Transports and assists patients as needed.
4. Documents status of patient in reference to radiology/CT procedure on patients chart.
5. Documents variances repeats and other such occurrences to help maintain high quality health care and opportunity for quality improvement.
6. Maintains stock supplies performs general office duties responsible for proper film labeling and following prescribed techniques to assure acceptable quality and consistency.
7. Practices safe radiation exposure and protection as well as general safety for patients visitors and staff at all times.
8. Complies with policy and procedures for the departmental and hospital wide programs. Participates in the patient safety training and patient protection including the needs and methods to report medical/ healthcare errors and abuse.
9. Produces diagnostic quality images utilizing CT equipment and effectively judges CT images for proper technique to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology. Performs critical procedures under stress during emergency procedures.
10. If applicable p erforms diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment in emergency or patient rooms as ordered by physician. Performs diagnostic studies in surgical suite with C-Arm and other equipment.
11. Provides care specific to the needs of neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
12. May perform IV insertion/blood draws.
13. Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for CT imaging procedures per radiologist protocol/department manual and ordering physician/care provider order.
14. Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review.
15. Performs all related duties as assigned by department manager or other duties assigned by lead technologist.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs trainings In-services and competency validation.

PHYSICAL 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.

1. Frequent walking standing stooping kneeling reaching pushing pulling lifting grasping and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.
2. Must be able to lift move and position patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal range.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to body fluids human tissues contagious diseases sharps explosive gases cleaning agents and disinfectants on a daily basis.
2. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
3. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of growth and development understanding of the patients needs and scope of treatment.
2. Understands the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical bio-psychosocial environmental self-care educational spiritual cultural ethical and discharge planning needs.
3. Knowledge of total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Shift:

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

STJ St. Josephs Hospital

Cost Center:

151 STJ Radiology Diagnostic

Address:

1 Amalia Drive

Buckhannon

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively WVUHS) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. All WVUHS employees other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.

Required Experience:

IC