CT Technologist -PRN Nights Cypress

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CT/Radiologic Technologist performs computed tomography procedures (CT), routine diagnostic x-rays and portable x-rays as ordered to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury or the correction thereof.  The CT/Radiologic Technologist is an integral part of the America’s ER team, and is expected to assist with and perform various functions other than those in a traditional Radiology/CT setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Function:

• Performs all radiologic examinations as ordered by the Physician, utilizing proper technique, standards of practice, and approved protocols.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Physician with performing basic patient care tasks and obtains and performs laboratory testing.

Expectations:

• Employees of America’s ER are expected to check their company email often.  Email is the primary means of communication within the facility and administration.
• CT/Radiologic Technologists are expected to greet patients and their family members when meeting them in a courteous and respectful manner.  Maintaining eye contact, smiling, and speaking in a clear and respectful voice elicits a sense of professionalism and sets the tone for their experience at America’s ER.
• Punctuality and Professional appearance are of utmost importance to this role.  CT/Radiologic Technologists are expected to present to their station on time and dressed in the attire approved for the position as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• CT/Radiologic Technologists will, at times, come in direct contact will patients that may be ill.  CT/Radiologic Technologists are expected to comply with all Employee Health requirements as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• The Full Time CT/Radiologic Technologist will be scheduled to work a minimum of three 12-hour shifts or 36 hours per week.  The FT CT/Radiologic Technologist must give availability for four weekend shifts a month. FT CT/Radiologic Technologists are required to work two major and two minor holidays.
• The PRN CT/Radiologic Technologist is expected to give at minimum four availability dates per month and two dates of the month must be for a weekend shift.  PRN CT/Radiologic Technologists are required to work one major holiday and one minor holiday.

Laboratory Requirements:

• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Maintain records, which demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Follow the Laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Be able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify the Facility Nurse Manager/Director of Radiology.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Radiology.  Minimum 3 years experience with CT consistent with the types of studies that may be ordered in an Emergency Room.
• BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, AAS preferred.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT in Computed Tomography (CT). 
• Current Certification with the Texas Medical Board.
• Maintain all credentials and continuing education requirements.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Mild to moderate noise levels.
• At times, employee may be required to stand, sit, run, kneel, reach above and/or below the waist, push and pull not limited to 100 pounds.