Radiology Tech/ CT Tech

Oklahoma Heart Hospital•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Oklahoma Heart Hospital is hiring a Radiology Tech or CT Tech to perform radiographic or CT procedures while providing personalized, respectful patient care. The role follows quality and radiation-protection standards, handles confidential patient information, and carries out work in keeping with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values. Radiology Techs perform routine radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of the Radiology Team Leader and the physician reading the exam. They work set days and hours during the week, though schedules may change if shifts are not staffed. The Radiology Team Leader arranges schedules to ensure radiology procedures are available 24 hours a day. CT Techs perform CT examinations under the supervision of the Radiology Team Leader and physicians reading the procedures. The work involves applying independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to obtain CT images. CT Techs generally work set weekday schedules, but must be flexible to work different shifts when coverage requires it. Call is required when no radiographer capable of performing CT scans is available on weeknights or weekends. The role requires the ability to operate radiology equipment and the PACS system safely, use the OHH computer system, position patients and equipment to produce high-quality images, send images to PACS, and complete exams in EPIC. Team members collaborate with physicians and caregivers and contribute to patient-care excellence.

Requirements

Two-year AMA-approved program in Radiologic Technology and an associate or baccalaureate degree.
ARRT certification; for CT Techs, CT registration or registry eligibility.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to perform radiology procedures and other tasks needed within the radiology department at a proficient level.
Ability to operate radiology equipment and the PACS system safely and appropriately.
Ability to perform necessary functions on OHH’s computer system.
Ability to manipulate patient positioning and radiology equipment and to send images to PACS and complete exams in EPIC.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine radiographic procedures or CT examinations according to quality and radiation-protection standards.
Provide personalized care that recognizes each patient’s worth and dignity.
Use independent judgment when performing technical procedures; CT Techs also apply ingenuity and initiative to obtain CT images.
Handle confidential patient information and records.
Operate radiology equipment and the PACS system safely and appropriately.
Position patients and radiology equipment to produce high-quality images.
Send images from radiology equipment to PACS and complete exams in EPIC.
Work collaboratively with physicians and other caregivers.
For CT Techs, work different shifts as needed and take call when CT-capable radiographer coverage is unavailable on weeknights or weekends.