CT Radiologic Technologist - East ED - FT - Days

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Imaging Manager, Imaging Supervisor, and/or Radiologist, performs a variety of procedures, including CT scans, invasive procedures, post processing and x-rays in the radiology department and surgery. The position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of x-ray and computerized tomographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the emergency room and surgical department. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program.
• Compliant with all continuing education mandates.
• Medical and/or hospital clinical experience required.
• Basic computer experience required (1-2 years work experience or college level classes).
• ARRT certified (compliant with all continuing education mandates).
• ARRT registry eligible (must complete within one year).
• Radiological student from an approved Radiology program that has completed all academic courses (must be registry eligible within three months and complete registry within one year).
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT(CT)
• Prior hospital and/or physician office background
• ARRT (CT)

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of procedures, including CT scans, invasive procedures, post processing and x-rays in the radiology department and surgery.
• Utilizes x-ray and computerized tomographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images.
• Provides comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the emergency room and surgical department.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree