What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT/Rad Tech (2nd Shift, Full-Time) position at Western Missouri Medical Center?
Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established practices and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Review requisitions, check and prepare equipment and supplies.
- Identify, interview, and screen patient for proper preparation and for possible allergies to contrast materials. Consult with radiologist, or attending physician as needed.
- Explain procedure to patient, position patient on table and use appropriate protocol for exam ordered.
- Knowledgeable on lab tests needed prior to exam.
- Schedule and/or Reschedule patients as needed.
- Able to enter exams in Radiology Information System and PACS.
- Provide radiologist with proper history for complete diagnosis.
- Review/evaluate completed images for quality, completeness and type of test ordered.
- Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality.
- Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Keep work areas clean. Maintain supply levels.
- Must adhere to hospital dress code.
- Attend in-service meetings and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.
- Able to send images to both cloud systems.
- Perform duties of Radiologic Technologist as needed.
- Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
- Registry from the ARRT in Radiology required, registry in CT preferred.
- BLS required.
- Organizational Skills.
- Computer experience.
- Must work well under pressure.
- Ability to communicate well with people both in person and on phone.
- Effectively act as a liaison between patients and providers.
- Must adhere to HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Medical terminology.
- Typing skills.
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
- Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
- Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
- Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
- Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
