Radiology Tech - CT

Semmes Murphey Clinic•Memphis, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Semmes Murphey Clinic is committed to implementing a team-based approach to provide excellence in patient care. The Radiology Technician will work with other members of Semmes Murphey Clinic to provide patient services and is expected to participate in the appropriate team activities with the objective of providing a high standard of patient and clinical service. The CT/Radiology Tech primary responsibility is to assist the physicians by providing high quality imaging, they can use to make diagnoses or assess the success of treatment.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification
One (1) to three (3) years of related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software
Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance
High level of confidentiality and discretion
Strong communication effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers
Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
Excellent organizational skills
Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

Nice To Haves

ARRT (CT)

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff
Performs routine diagnostic radiology procedures
Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
Administer IVs that contain contrast dues to enhance imaging
Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
Imports images from outside facilities into Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)