Day Shift)

Emerus•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist/CT performs a variety of imaging procedures, including CT and X-rays, at a technical level that does not require constant supervision. The position provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other facility staff. The role may also perform basic clinical procedures and ER Technician duties as needed. The technologist operates and maintains imaging equipment, performs laboratory testing and related quality-control activities, maintains supplies and required records, and follows applicable facility policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. The position may require travel to facility locations and attendance at staff or other required company meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology.
Medical radiologic technologist certification as required by the state of practice.
ARRT registration in radiography.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturers’ hardware and software, and PACS.
Fluency in English, with written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Radiology.
ARRT registration in computed tomography; CT certification is required in the Las Vegas market and within 12 months of hire in the Pennsylvania market.
2+ years of radiologic/imaging experience.
1+ years of CT experience.
1+ years of emergency room experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other technical and administrative staff.
Operate and maintain imaging department equipment, including X-ray, CT, CR reader, and PACS.
Perform imaging exams in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, and notify the physician on duty of results.
Perform basic clinical procedures under the direction of the physician and/or nurse on duty.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables for quality testing.
Perform scheduled maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment according to established protocols.
Perform laboratory quality control and proficiency testing and/or split-sample analysis as established by the facility.
Retain records of analytic activities for at least two years.
Perform assigned quality-assessment activities and document them for periodic review by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director.
Perform duties as an ER Technician as needed.
Travel to facility locations as required.
Attend required staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.