What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Tech - PRN position at Washington Regional Medical Center?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the CT Technologist reports to the Imaging Administrative Manager. This position is responsible for providing quality care.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Ensure documentation of CT exam and all requirements are obtained prior to service
- Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations as well as department and organization guidelines and policies
- Ensure continuum of care provided to patient is practiced in a safe matter, including administering of medications and contrasts
- Enter necessary data into the electronic medical record is completed in a timely manner
- Review CT schedule daily to reconcile for discrepancies regarding exam time or order status
- Assist with inventory management in the department
Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Tech program
- Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Radiology Tech licensure, ARRT (R), and CPR required. ARRT (CT) Registry required within 1 year date of hire.
- Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will require travel between Washington Regional campuses.
