CT Tech Level 2

CAMC Health System•Charleston, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clearly defined computed tomographic (CT) studies for use by the Radiologist in diagnosing patient illness. The position performs CT procedures independently without constant supervision of technical details, uses judgment and initiative to support diagnostic examinations, and coordinates care and procedures with patients, Radiologists, and other departments. The CT Tech obtains relevant patient medical histories, positions and immobilizes patients, prepares and administers contrast media, operates the CT scanner, processes film, and documents records. The role also supports the Radiologist during certain examinations, maintains sterile techniques and safe, clean work areas, provides radiation safety education, and handles equipment service and preventative maintenance coordination. The employee instructs student technologists, maintains current knowledge and skills through meetings and seminars, completes required education, and demonstrates competency through orientation and ongoing validation. This is a special part-time position with a variable work schedule at Women & Children's Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia.

Requirements

Post-high-school diploma or certificate program.
Formalized training at an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Amer Registry of Rad Techs credential required.
Radiologic Technologist license required.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
Possess or obtain by the end of the orientation period, and demonstrate, knowledge and skills for developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care across the patient ages identified by the department.
Demonstrate ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients.
Demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to perform tasks independently and complete additional duties specified in the job description and department competency checklist.

Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures at a technical level that does not require constant supervision of technical details.
Perform a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to support Radiologists’ CT diagnoses.
Obtain the patient's medical history relevant to the CT examination.
Transfer and position patients and provide immobilization devices as required before injection.
Prepare and administer contrast media, ensuring consent is available before injection and supporting quality CT studies.
Operate CT equipment to produce quality scans, provide protection in accordance with prescribed standards, and ensure effective and efficient scanner operation.
Process film in a timely and effective manner and document records.
Develop a plan of care to meet the patient's diagnostic needs and coordinate procedures with other departments, nursing units, physicians, and visitors.
Assist the Radiologist with certain examinations and prepare and administer radio-opaque contrast for certain examination types.
Practice sterile techniques, maintain order and cleanliness in assigned work areas, and report unsafe conditions.
Instruct student technologists in clinical training and demonstrate and explain CT equipment operation and examinations.
Provide radiation education and safety information to patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
Coordinate equipment service and preventative maintenance directly with the service company.
Attend meetings and seminars to maintain current knowledge and skills.
Maintain and document all applicable required education.
Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations and comply with the company's attendance policy.
Participate in departmental and institutional continuous quality improvement activities and perform work in a cost-effective manner.
Follow departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic plan, follow applicable policies and procedures, and perform related duties as assigned.