PRN CT Tech - Outpatient Imaging Center

CT Technologist

Ready to go above and beyond to shape a new healthcare experience?

If you have a gift for getting things done without being told what to doif you don't know the words "not my patient" or "not my responsibility"and if listening, solving problems, and providing quality customer service come naturally to you, you'll fit right in at Hancock Health Gateway. Join the team and help us provide care that's friendly, personal, and easy to accessjust what health care should be.

Job Summary:

1. Performs/monitors CT procedures per written protocol as requested by physician's order, unless modified by Radiologist's /RA preference.
2. Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety.
3. Assists Radiologists, RA's and other providers.
4. Ability to interact with patients of all ages i.e., neonatal, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as required by department patient population.
5. Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, AIDET and Patient First characteristics.
6. Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility.
7. Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, as required.
8. Assists lead technologists in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement.
9. Knowledge of ordering and maintaining supplies from vendors and CSR.
10. Thoroughly screen, position, instruct and explain the procedure to the patient including follow up assessment.
11. Capable of selecting proper factors, exposures, sequences for equipment.
12. Produce high quality diagnostic images for proper interpretation by Radiologists / RA's, including patient detailed history per department protocol.
13. Properly charge exams in the ITS system
14. Ability to assist with taken, logged, billed and completed logs.
15. Performs other duties as assigned, team atmosphere, willing to assist in all areas.
16. Student supervision and evaluation.
17. Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment.
18. Sterile technique as required.
19. Assist with sedations as required.
20. Assist with invasive procedures as required.

Qualifications:

1. Possess knowledge of CT equipment and pre-exam screening requirement within 3 months of hire date.
2. Computer literate and ability to understand PACS, CR/DR, HIS/RIS System.
3. Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
4. Possess knowledge of cross section anatomy.
5. Ability to critique images against measurable criteria as established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures.
6. Does not require direct supervision for technical detail, capable of independent judgment.
7. IV insertion competency if applicable.
8. Ability to administer IV/oral contrast as directed by Radiologist if applicable.

Expected Behaviors:

1. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
2. Excellent human relation skills and adheres to the Radiology Department's "General Policies for Patient Rights Policy" (RI 100).
3. Exhibit positive interaction with all patients, visitors, co-workers, and providers.
4. Ability to deal with the stress of customer relations in a positive/assuring manner.
5. Ability to have flexible work schedule.
6. Must possess the qualities of integrity and good judgement.
7. Must have the ability to project compassion, kindness and excellence to patients and staff following our mission and vision.
8. Must be able to communicate technical information clearly; by direct conversation, in writing, and by phone.
9. Must maintain qualities agreed to in Patients First Commitment (Attitude/Demeanor, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability/Initiative, Communication and Dedication to Excellence).

Certification/Licenses: American Reg of Rad Techs (ARRT); Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Rad Tech (RT); CT (ARRT)

Additional Licensure/Credential Requirements:

• Must be (preferred for US) registered Radiologic Technologist (registry eligible) in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current valid license with the State of Indiana as a Diagnostic X-Ray Machine Operator preferred.
• Must be CPR certified, (within 3 months of initial hire date).
• Must hold a current valid Indiana State Driver's License. Registered with CT ARRT.

Additional Education and Experience Requirements: Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Health.