TECHNOLOGIST - CT SCAN

CT Technologist

Qualified applicants can receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus with this position. Legal Entity Aultman Hospital Position Summary The CT Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performs the specific section procedures with high quality. The CT Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. Assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested. Department Summary The imaging department provides diagnostic CT imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need. Qualifications ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification. ODH License. Maintain current licenses and certifications as required. Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education. Ability to operate equipment within the department. Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. Skills Comfortable speaking and communicating with colleagues and patients. Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner. Detail oriented. Communicate effectively. Adaptability to changing work environment or needs. Computer, keyboard skills preferred. Responsibilities Expectations Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy. Properly position patients for high image quality. Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department. Review each examination for quality. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies. Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual. Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns. Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures. Maintain Aultman attendance standards. No direct reports for this position. Working Conditions Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays per facility need. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage. Cross training in areas of the department as required. Colleagues may be assigned to different locations within the foundation. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Hazardous Exposure Category Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Addendum Demands Lifting 0-10 lbs, 10-20 lbs, 20-35 lbs, 35-50 lbs, 50-75 lbs, 75-100 lbs, over 100 lbs. Forward Reaching, Overhead Reaching, Standing, Walking, Sitting, Climbing, Stairs/Ladder, Bending/Stooping, Twisting/Turning, Kneeling/Squatting, Crawling, Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs, 10-20 lbs, 20-35 lbs, 35-50 lbs, 50-100 lbs, over 100 lbs. Carrying 0-10 lbs, 10-20 lbs, 20-35 lbs, 35-50 lbs, 50-100 lbs, over 100 lbs. Grasping/repetitive sustained, Fine motor coordination, Vision: Near/Far/Color, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.