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Jobing Description

CAT SCAN TECH

Requisition Number 50352

City Castle Rock

Physical Location LAH-CASTLE ROCK IMAGING CENTER

Department Name LAH CASTLE ROCK RADIOLOGY

Status Per Requested Need (PRN)

Benefits Eligible No

Hours per Pay Period PRN

Shift Variable

Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Required Experience 3 years

Grade OOO

Certificate/Licensure Certification Required

POSITION SUMMARY
Produces quality CT scans in an efficient and professional manner for use by physicians in diagnostic and treatment of pathologies

POSITION DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
PATIENT CARE
* Performs CT procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals to include Radiation Safety.
* Prepares for and assists the radiologist in all interventional procedures done in the CT department and is knowledgeable for the special needs, i.e., catheters, etc. for these procedures.
* Prepares patient for exams: gives instruction to patient regarding the procedure; assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.
* Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and record patient's conditions.
* Transports patients to and from medical imaging.
* Communicates in writing and verbally, with all physicians, Imaging personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum care.
* As assigned by management, performs technologist duties of other ARRT certified modality.
* Works under pressure due to high volume of trauma and critically ill patients, and has good judgment as to the priority of each patient.
* Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
SERVICE
* Proactive in problem identification and following up with appropriate management personnel.
* Prepares room, equipment and exam materials needed for exam.
* Maintains technical operation of equipment, notifies service when necessary, notifies supervisor of equipment problems, and logs the service calls and problems in the problem log.
* Maintains a clean work area for employees and patients.
* Maintains supplies in Medical Imaging rooms as needed.
* Works at front desk and file room, performing clerical and other related duties as required.
* Obtains quality studies from difficult patients.
* Administers positive emotional support to patients under adverse conditions.
* Establishes a motivation, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.
* As required, floats to other facilities within the Centura Healthcare system.
DATA ENTRY
* Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure.
* Completes medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.
STAFF EDUCATION
* Maintains high skill level through ongoing education / meeting attendance and shares learning with staff.
* Participates in clinical training for students and / or staff technologists.

* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* Three years diagnostic and / or other prior hospital experience or equivalent in education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* Graduate of approved accredited program in Radiologic Technology

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
* ARRT registered (R) (CT)
* Basic Life Support Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, which opened in the fall of 2011, will approach healthcare in a whole new way. By empowering residents of Castle Rock to achieve optimal wellness, we believe that together we drive down the cost of care and improve the quality of life.
As Castle Rock continues to grow, we will strive to ensure the community is receiving premier care.
40,000 square-foot medical office space
22,000 square-foot emergency department and imaging center including, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and digital X-Ray
Specialized treatment in emergency care
Consistent care from fevers and bumps to major medical events
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Helipad for rapid transport to advanced care