CT/X-ray Technolgist

CT/X-ray Technologist- Currently PRN-Per Diem position is available.

Benefits available are Paid sick time and 403B retirement plans.

Accepting application on an ongoing basis.

• One year of experience performing CT and X-ray procedures is preferred.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT)
• Subspecialty CT Certified required
• Subspecialty Mammography is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems and basic management software is preferred.
• Able to make decisions under pressure
• Able to work independently
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push and pull up to 75 pounds

The CT & X-ray technologist is responsible for a wide variety of professional technical imaging procedures and obtaining diagnostic medical radiological images in compliance with State and Federal regulations and accepted standards of care.

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic radiologic examinations.
• Prepare exam room and imaging equipment to conduct radiologic examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the radiologic examination.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
• Ensure that the radiologic examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.”
• Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
• Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the technologist.
• Conducted patient clinical assessment and performed the diagnostic medical radiologic examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic radiologic procedures.
• Apply independent judgment during the radiologic examination to ensure that the examination images accurately capture appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions.
• Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment, or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.
• Additional radiologic imaging is acquired to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Identify and document any limitations to the radiologic examination.
• Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures.
• Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
• Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Radiologic Technologist.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure the radiologic equipment operates optimally.
• Exercise responsibility to ensure that the radiologic equipment is functioning accurately.
• Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
• Operate the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Ensure that the radiologic examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
• Carry out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the facility.
• Maintains confidentiality in all health information matters.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and health care team members.
• Foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with the education and training of radiologic students and physician residents.
• Other duties as assigned.