CT/Radiology Technologist

Emerus•West Grove, PA

About The Position

The CT/Radiology Technologist performs a variety of imaging procedures, including CT scans and X-rays, at a technical level that does not require constant supervision. The role provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other staff throughout the facility. It also includes laboratory testing and quality-control activities, equipment maintenance, and documentation. The technologist may perform duties as an ER Technician as needed and may travel to other facility locations as required. The position is PRN, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology.
Medical radiologic technologist certification as required by the state in which practicing.
ARRT registration in radiography.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturers’ hardware and software, and PACS.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.
For Pennsylvania candidates: Act 33 Child Abuse History Clearance and Act 73 FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance completed within the last five years, or obtained before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Radiology.
ARRT registration in computed tomography.
For Pennsylvania-market hires, CT certification within 12 months of hire is required.
Two or more years of radiologic/imaging experience.
One or more years of CT experience.
One or more years of emergency room experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other technical and administrative staff.
Operate and maintain imaging department equipment, including X-ray, CT, CR reader, and PACS equipment.
Perform imaging exams according to established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, and notify the physician on duty of results.
Perform basic clinical procedures under the direction of the physician and/or nurse on duty.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing according to established procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables for quality testing.
Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment according to established protocols.
Perform laboratory Quality Control and periodic Proficiency Testing and/or Split Sample analysis.
Retain records of analytic activities for at least two years.
Perform and document assigned Quality Assessment activities for periodic review by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director.
Perform duties as an ER Technician as needed.
Travel to facility locations as required.
Attend required staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.