Cat Scan Technologist

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Make an impact at TriHealth. Use your CT expertise in a supportive, team-focused environment that values your skill, prioritizes patient care. Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you. Under the direction of the radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the CT technologist performs procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Technologists are responsible for the performance of high-quality diagnostic images utilizing proper techniques with established protocols. This position utilizes independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for accurate diagnosis. This position demonstrates competencies in identification of pathology, interventional biopsies, 3-D reconstruction, patient positioning, contrast injections, IV access, and new protocols. This position is responsible for orienting new staff, troubleshooting equipment, patient and public safety, maintaining accurate records, assisting in student education, proper use and care of the equipment, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, complies with infection prevention procedures, and performs other duties as required. At some locations, this position is required to perform x-ray exams. This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the ARRT and the state of Ohio.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Allied Health
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
Knowledge of Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Venipuncture, radiation safety procedures
Basic Life Support (BLS)
ARRT - Computed Tomography within 2 Yrs Required
Meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the state of Ohio and maintain ARRT and ODH licensure

Responsibilities

Perform procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries
Perform high-quality diagnostic images utilizing proper techniques with established protocols
Utilize independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for accurate diagnosis
Demonstrate competencies in identification of pathology
Demonstrate competencies in interventional biopsies
Demonstrate competencies in 3-D reconstruction
Demonstrate competencies in patient positioning
Demonstrate competencies in contrast injections
Demonstrate competencies in IV access
Demonstrate competencies in new protocols
Orient new staff
Troubleshoot equipment
Ensure patient and public safety
Maintain accurate records
Assist in student education
Ensure proper use and care of the equipment
Work effectively with patients and families to provide patient care
Maintain a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members
Comply with infection prevention procedures
Perform other duties as required
Perform x-ray exams (at some locations)
Demonstrate competency through ongoing CBE's
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's
Select proper imaging protocols, parameters based on clinical history and follows departmental procedures
Demonstrate organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department
Maintain a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members
Demonstrate the ability to consistently produce and evaluate CTs for diagnostic interpretation
Maintain accurate records through the completion of all paperwork
Complete work before submitting it
Provide for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergent situations