CT Tech II

Bassett Healthcare•Cobleskill, NY

54d

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Medical Imaging and working at the direction of the Radiology Manager, the CT Tech II provides prompt, efficient, courteous services to patients while performing high-quality CT exams. This individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. They must also have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and provide the care needed. This position requires performing diagnostic x-rays as needed.

Requirements

Completion of a formal radiology technology training program in an AMA approved school, required
New graduates accepted, upon review
ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist, required
NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist, required
ARRT CT, required
BLS Certification, required
Clinical Skills
Computer Skills
Multi-Tasking
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Interacting with People
Maintain Confidentiality
Time Management
Quality Control
Reliability
Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, fit testing.
Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.
Constant typing/ clerical/ dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use.
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, radiation/radiant energy
Occasional noise
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Responsibilities

To provide high quality test results in a prompt and accurate fashion.
Complies with the job description of the Diagnostic X-ray Technologist II as necessary.
Ensures that patient information is acceptable (Order for Exam and Lab work).
Properly positions patient and makes patient comfortable.
Images the patient according to approved Cat Scan protocols 100% of the time.
Reviews images and sends to PACS for interpretation.
Closes exam in EPIC/PACS.
Prepares, identifies and/or administers medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner when applicable.
Transports patients to and from the room when required as noted by leadership.
Provide a safe environment to our patients.
Explains all procedures to patients and answers any questions or concerns regarding the test 100% of the time.
Properly screens the patient (reviews medical history).
Performs clinical pause before starting each exam.
Ensures that the room is clean and ready for patients both before and after an exam 100% of the time.
Maintains adequate level of inventory in all rooms within diagnostic Radiology.
Restocks supplies within rooms as observed by leadership.
Cleans and organizes CT Scan room after patient use as observed by leadership.
Reviews and completes the daily checklists for safe patient care and regulatory readiness.
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Maintains competence through continuing education 100% of the time as noted by leadership.
Maintains appropriate continuing education credits to keep up licensure 100% of the time as recorded by leadership.
Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department.
Attends monthly department meetings 90-95% of the time as recorded in the meeting minutes.
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Performs other duties as requested and observed by leadership.