What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT TECHNOLOGIST position at Orchard Hospital?
Pay Range $47 - $56.40
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Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited 2 or 4 year Radiology program and hold an active CRT or ARRT(CT) license. Must hold current state of California permit to practice in Radiology where applicable.
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Two years of basic radiology experience.
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Two years of CT experience.
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High School graduate or equivalent
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Current CPR Certified
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Moderate to heavy lifting may be required.
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II. Job Requirements (20% of Evaluation Score)
- Performs ordered examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and CT protocols of the individual site and reading physician, transports patients to and from mobile/facility, maintains patient care, comfort and safety, under guidance and approval of site ordering provider and/or radiologist, administers contrast agents and/or radiopharmaceuticals according to protocol and procedure, completes and signs patient screening form and reviews/explains procedure to the patient and provides images to the facility in the desired site format.
- Maintains technical competency through ARRT CT registry examination, continued education, participation in hospital competency sponsored training programs; maintains confidentiality of all department and hospital information according to established policy and procedure.
- Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members; if applicable, assists with set up and tear down of equipment in accordance with hospital and/or manufacturer's guidelines; follows quality assurance and safety guidelines - including radiation safety; maintains a clean environment inside and outside mobile and facility, including infection prevention and control practices.
- Completes necessary administrative tasks. i.e.: time reports, billing, QA, etc. Demonstrates sustained proficiency in department and organization wide Electronic Information Systems, including Chart Access, Emergency and Clinic systems if applicable, radiology information system and PACS, laboratory information system if applicable, ELearning, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Assertively and professionally works to resolve difficult interactions with physicians, co-workers, visitors or personnel from other departments; uses chain of command to promptly address departmental operations and unresolved issues with others.
- Provides service excellence that addresses cultural, spiritual, and other special needs of patients, families and staff.
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Demonstrates effective communication with members of the Health Care Team to achieve desired outcomes; attends required in-services and mandatory meetings, including staff meetings per policy.
Salary : $47 - $56
