CT Technologist

Holston Medical Group Career•Johnson City, TN

17d

About The Position

If you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group. We are looking for friendly, courteous employees to ensure a positive patient experience and welcome a teamwork environment. WHAT WE OFFER: Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with Company Contributions Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life and STD Insurance Health Savings Account Plan with company contributions Paid time off Paid Sick time Paid Holidays Employee discounts And more! General Summary: Under general direction, the CT Tech performs computed tomography procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. The CT Tech provides patient care, performs duties in an organized manner and exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures. This position competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. The CT Tech assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Requirements

Graduate of AART Accredited Radiography program.
At least1 year experience as a Radiology Technologist required.
Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Additional CT certification required
State License Required
Must possess strong interpersonal/technical skills
Demonstrates entry level technical skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Superb time-management, organizational and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and various programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

Responsibilities

Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician using accepted standard techniques
Applies principles of radiation protection and compliance with regulations.
Evaluates images to maintain a high degree of radiographic/image quality
Demonstrates patient confidentiality, sound judgment and positive interpersonal skills
Remains abreast of new procedures, equipment and imaging methods along with participation in their evaluation and application
Maintains records for compliance with quality control/assurance activities
Assumes responsibility for designated area and clinical instruction as appropriate
Demonstrates quality customer service skills to provide the best imaging procedure possible
Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment
Performs all procedures as outlined in the protocol manuals
Regulates the equipment used to expose the x-ray film, develops and organizes films and digital images
Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards while performing all types of procedures
Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and medical staff
Reviews the patient script and or chart for verification of procedure order and diagnosis
Follows all established scan protocols according to physician specification
Reviews entire exam for completeness of all images