Radiology/CT Technologist - Per Diem

Job Purpose

The Radiologic Tech/CT Tech performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures. The Radiologic Tec/CT Tech uses a variety of radiologic equipment, computers, and detectors. Technologists must be able to provide basic maintenance, participate in the Quality Assurance program and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Radiologic Tech/CT Tech is competent in performing all general radiologic exams and advanced level CT imaging procedures.

• Retrieve radiologic orders from Electronic Medical record.

• Acquires accurate patient history and documentation in the medical record. Checks the orders for complete information, proper exam, and procedures and schedules as needed.

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Escorts patients to dressing and Xray /CT room, provides verbal and/or written instructions, consents and assists patients in positioning body parts to be imaged. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety, and comfort during exams.

• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties: providing explanations of treatments and answering questions.

• Operate Radiologic equipment to produce images of the body part for diagnostic purposes.

• Sets up trays, performs time out, prepares contrasts and Administers IV’s that contain contrast life or turns patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed. Applies dyes to enhance imaging as needed.

• Position radiographic equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Performs X-rays/CT exams following established radiographic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

• Utilize ALARA standards for radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety for patients and team members.

• Accurately critique images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjust factors if an image needs to be repeated.

• Ensures radiologic equipment is in working order. Performs Quality Assurance testing to ensure proper calibration and optimal performance of equipment. Report equipment malfunction to Practice Manager or Supervisor.

• Performs administrative duties including completing necessary forms, maintaining quality assurance and procedure logs.

• May serve as a backup for a clinical team member as needed by controlling patient flow, performing ECG tests, Obtaining Blood pressure measurements and documenting Vital signs in the EHR.

• Clean, disinfects and maintains all Xray and CT equipment.

• Maintains radiology and CT supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory par levels; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

• 2 years of experience working in a clinical field

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Must be in good standing with the ARRT.

• CPR certification required within 90-days of hire.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

• Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, and occasional sitting.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed. The employee may need to lift or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  

Disclaimer 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.  

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.