Radiology - CT Tech

CT TechnologistUnder immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations. The purpose of this role is to aid medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment, and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects, and/or diseases.Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills, and available resources, provides safe, high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings. Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with the procedures ordered by physicians. Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement actions necessary to achieve clinical outcomes, operational goals, and service expectations. Utilizes highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional, and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established guidelines. Conducts post-procedure review with or without preceptor to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established protocols and standards. Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems. Enters technical data/findings and prepares studies for reporting by physicians. Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting, and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines. Participates in continuing education, professional development, and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.Skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics based on specific assignment. Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions. Ability to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled. Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and sound judgment. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to communicate with staff, patients, and their families in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner. Must display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently. Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail. Core knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology associated with the primary specialty. Ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate study data or procedure documentation with general supervision.