What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT TECHNOLOGIST - Rotating Weekend- Days position at The University of Kansas Health System?
Position Title
CT TECHNOLOGIST - Rotating Weekend- Days
Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest
Shift: Rotating Weekend -Days - Mon/Tues. 7:30am - 8pm, Sat/Sun. 6:30am-7pm, Thurs/Fri. 7:30am -8pm.
The CT Technologist is responsible for producing images that produce cross sectional imaging for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various health system locations. CT Technologists are expected to participate in on-going training and education.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R-40703
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CT TECHNOLOGIST - Rotating Weekend- Days
Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest
Shift: Rotating Weekend -Days - Mon/Tues. 7:30am - 8pm, Sat/Sun. 6:30am-7pm, Thurs/Fri. 7:30am -8pm.
The CT Technologist is responsible for producing images that produce cross sectional imaging for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various health system locations. CT Technologists are expected to participate in on-going training and education.
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
- Acts as a liaison for communication between other departments and assists when called upon for special projects that have been approved by the Radiology Department leadership team. -
- Assists with developing continuing education strategies with the CT Department which will assist the long term enrichment of the staff.
- Participates in providing teaching and learning opportunities to fellow technologists and students.
- Ensuring that all staff are operating equipment optimally and safely by adhering to policies, procedures and protocols.
- Is responsible for the operation of CT scanners and auxiliary devices within the scope of designated locations. Operates all equipment safely, ensuring that radiation exposure is set to provide the lowest dose for reasonable image quality as overseen by staff radiologists.
- Maintains an organized flow of the patients scheduled, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and performs exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient's stay in the hospital.
- Must have an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and responses and be able to respond immediately to patient needs.
- Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by supervisor/senior supervisor.
- Responsible for performing routine CT procedures at a very high standard with an increasing knowledge and ability to perform specialty studies with experience.
- Must be able to set equipment parameters, provide patient assessment and education, provide accurate patient preparation and provide venous access for the safe administration of contrast material.
- Supports the Mission and Vision of KU Hospital and the desire to reach "World Class" status.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
- High School Graduate OR
- General Educational Development
- Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
- Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology or in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
- Experience performing basic CT procedures
- 1 or more years of large facility experience
- Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Radiography -ARRT required to apply for Computed Tomography (CT) - ARRT
- Computer Skills - high, related to RIS, PACS, EMR
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R-40703
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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