Description

Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)-PRN

Center for Primary Care

Who we are:

For over 30 years the Center for Primary Care (CPC) has cared for families in the CSRA by providing patients with the most convenient, accessible, and personal healthcare available. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the families we serve by providing compassionate and high-quality care in a joyful setting. The physicians, healthcare professionals, and support team at our 9 practices, plus laboratory, imaging, and corporate locations work to transform our mission into action.

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Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)

Reporting to the Manager of Imaging, The Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) is responsible for using computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross-sectional images of human anatomy to help aid radiologists in diagnosing diseases and disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient's orders to verify the study has been appropriately ordered, is alert for contraindications or suspected pathologies; verifies type of exam to be performed, ensures completion of other diagnostic exams or medications will not interfere with study, determines appropriate sequence of procedures, and ensures proper patient identification throughout procedure.
• Assists patients in assuming correct anatomical positions for display of body areas to be studied and apply supportive or immobilization devices, as necessary. 
• Monitors and attends to patient comfort while in the Radiology department.
• Selects and prepares appropriate contrast media by procedural standards and documents quality control and dosages, as necessary.        
• Performs quality control checks on all equipment and maintains appropriate records.
• Selects appropriate technical and film parameters to produce desired image quality. 
• Preventives, maintains, troubleshoots malfunctions, and reports equipment failure.
• Maintains imaging room in a neat and orderly manner, ensuring discarded materials are disposed of in appropriate waste containers according to protocol.   
• Remains current in knowledge of, and adheres to, standards of radiation safety.
• Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instruction.       
• Assumes personal responsibility for on-going continuing education and professional development.    
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, mathematics, as well as radiology technology at a level normally acquired through completion of an associate degree in Radiology Technology.           
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when arranging equipment, preparing media, calibrating, and operating equipment, and so forth.
• Ability to stand up and walk for majority of work time and lift and position patients.
• Occasional exposure to infectious specimens, radiation, or other hazardous materials, but potential for personal harm or injury is limited when proper safety and infection control precautions are followed.               
• Always maintains patient confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines.
• Communicates effectively by telephone and to the patient at his/her level of understanding.
• Promotes positive public relations to patients, visitors, families, physicians, and others.              
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

All essential functions must be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Examples listed do not preclude the performance of other duties similar in nature or in level of complexity.

Requirements

Qualifications for Success:

Education, License/Certification, and Experience Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiology required. 

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required:

Registered in Computed Tomography required. RT(R)(CT)(ARRT) certifications required.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience.

•  Knowledge of general health care practices, office workflows, and medical terminology.

•  Ability to identify emergent medical situations.

•  Ability to effectively function in a fast-paced, time-sensitive work environment.

•  Strong working medical knowledge of the clinical needs and disease processes for the chronically ill population.

•  Excellent telephone, oral and written communication skills.

•  Ability to work autonomously and be directly accountable for assignments.

•  Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and EMR experience.

•  Capable of managing several tasks simultaneously.

Additional Job Details:

Work Setting: On-site

Job Type: PRN

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: Market competitive base pay, commensurate with education and experience.

Summary

Center for Primary Care is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Center for Primary Care is a Drug-Free Workplace employer.