ARRT/CT

DCH Health System • Tuscaloosa, AL

93d

About The Position

The position requires an enhanced knowledge in the area of CT, with specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe CT environment daily. The candidate must understand basic anatomy, physiology, and physics as it pertains to CT patient care.

Requirements

• Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment, and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams, and Synapse.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must fulfill the graduation and registration requirements as follows: Radiologic (Diagnostic/Fluoroscopy), Computed Tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology (IR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Technologist).
• Graduate of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
• Must have current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography or be registry eligible.
• Registration is required within one year of graduation of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
• Computed Tomography (CT) – ARRT CT registry eligible or CT registration preferred.
• Formal education or previous on-the-job training recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
• Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position.
• Follows established protocols, practices, and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service.
• Observes JCAHO standards.
• Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles.
• Works with other departments, modalities, and personnel to provide above-average care to patients and families.
• Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
• Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment, and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
• Understands clinical history, supply, and exam charges. Follows billing practices.
• Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
• Practices radiation safety and follows dose reduction practices.
• Administers contrast/medications to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain accreditation.
• Participates in CT quality control and completes appropriate documentation for all CT equipment.
• Understands, utilizes, and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of all imaging, transport, and office supplies, equipment, and software as required by assigned area.
• Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned.
• Facilitates and coordinates services for their area of assignment and serves as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices, and other departments within the DCH System.
• Keeps other shifts informed of any changes in protocol, equipment issues, and other functions that may impact the shift/department.
• Monitors the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary.
• Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to efficiently use the tools available on the workstation and understand the process for developing images for diagnostic purposes.
• Possesses an advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to 3D imagery.
• Understands the process for sending images to Synapse.
• Is proficient in processing 3D exams and has documented formal education or on-the-job training.
• Scheduled to process 3D exams on a regular rotating basis.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Fulfills education requirements for assigned position including DCH Health System and Imaging required CBT’s, in-services, meetings, and educational sessions.
• Adheres to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Responds timely to all forms of communication.
• Adheres to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees