CT Technologist

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Cat Scan Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk) GENERAL SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the Manager of CT. The CT Technologist's primary job function is to perform a variety of procedures utilizing CT equipment following established guidelines and protocols of the department. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma required Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology required Completion of an approved CT course required, -or- ARRT(CT) registry required Licensure: Ohio(R) required ARRT(R) required ARRT(CT) registry eligible required (completion of registry within one year of hire required) BLS within 90 days of hire required Kentucky(R) Required if applicable Experience: Six months experience in computed tomography with familiarity in scanning, techniques, interventional procedures and computer functions preferred. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Identifies, greets and prepares patients for their procedure/examination. Assess provider's order, completes appropriate medical history, and reviews previous studies prior to exam. Performs venipuncture in preparation for the administration of Intravenous Contrast material. Performs appropriate procedures/examinations for all provider orders according to CT department protocols or special requests as approved by the Radiologist. Works with Central Scheduling, physicians' offices, and nursing personnel to schedule patients. Maintains department stock, cleanliness of work area and equipment Performs required Quality Assurance activities. Operates CT scanner to visualize pathologies and manipulates data to obtain optimal images. Performs other duties as assigned. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU's Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology required
Completion of an approved CT course required, -or- ARRT(CT) registry required
Ohio(R) required
ARRT(R) required
ARRT(CT) registry eligible required (completion of registry within one year of hire required)
BLS within 90 days of hire required
Kentucky(R) Required if applicable

Nice To Haves

Six months experience in computed tomography with familiarity in scanning, techniques, interventional procedures and computer functions preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies, greets and prepares patients for their procedure/examination.
Assess provider's order, completes appropriate medical history, and reviews previous studies prior to exam.
Performs venipuncture in preparation for the administration of Intravenous Contrast material.
Performs appropriate procedures/examinations for all provider orders according to CT department protocols or special requests as approved by the Radiologist.
Works with Central Scheduling, physicians' offices, and nursing personnel to schedule patients.
Maintains department stock, cleanliness of work area and equipment
Performs required Quality Assurance activities.
Operates CT scanner to visualize pathologies and manipulates data to obtain optimal images.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy
Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU's