CT Technologist I

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

Professionally trained individual who produces high quality radiographs and CTs for interpretation and diagnosis.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

1. Operates all equipment in an effective, safe and efficient manner.
2. Computes and utilizes proper and safe radiation exposure factors.
3. Ensures all screening of patients' condition is complete prior to the initiation of the scan and continues to be aware of the patients' condition after the CT Scan.
4. Performs routine maintenance in cleaning all equipment. Complies with house-wide BSI precautions and follows recommendations.
5. Follows the safety steps required to perform their duties and is in compliance with medical, state, and federal safety standards. They must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately.
6. Must be proficient in all aspects of ordered CT procedures. This service provides diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologist.
7. Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
8. Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO, or other agencies. Ensures proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
9. Reviews images for high quality. Assists in performing QC, QA, QI, or ACR as necessary.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Education and National Credentials:

• Graduate of an approved accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT (R)(CT) Registered.
• Current CPR certification.

State Licensure:

Kentucky:

• KBMIRT Radiation Operator's License - Radiography (Temporary or Permanent)
  • Associate has 12 months from the issuance of a Temporary KBMIRT Radiation Operators License Radiography to obtain ARRT(R).

Indiana:

• Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License (Radiologic Technologist or Radiology Student Permit)
  • Associate has 6 months from the issuance of a Radiology Student Permit to obtain ARRT(R).

Specialized Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge or experience in other modalities of Radiology.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proven competency to inject intravenous contrast agents.
• Advanced knowledge of cross-section anatomy.

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Adequate clinical experience from an approved program.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Ref. Number:
JR
Category:
Radiology
Department:
Florence Computed Tomography (CT)
Shift:
3rd Shift
Hours:
40 hours