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Rad Tech Job Opportunity

CT Technologist - CT Tech

Education Required Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences

Preferred Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Sciences

Experience Required 2 years of experience as an allied health professional

Certifications Required Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

KSAs

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Detail-oriented; experience performing complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient's welfare and skills to detect equipment malfunctions.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere.

An interest and curiosity to learn new procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulatory radiation requirements

Ability to work flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

Assist the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques

Documentation in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and charge capture

Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease

Hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing physician

Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff.

Transmit, archive, and retrieve digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems (PACS)

Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.