Job Description
We are currently looking for a Full Time Computed Tomography Technologist to join our X-Ray and Computed Tomography team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.
*Summary:*
Provides CT and CT angiography (CTA) examinations to all ages of patients and contributes to the efficient operation of the department, ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
*Responsibilities:*
* Performs peripheral and visceral/abdominal systems, extremities, CT angiography, including spine, head and neck studies
* Explains exams to patients and/or caregiver so that patients/caregiver understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible
* Properly identifies patient images, confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and birth date
* Follows imaging studies through PACS network to ensure proper delivery of images to interpreting providers
* Maintains records and files for exams performed on patients, this includes the editing of patient exams
* Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self and utilizes lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead lined walls and collimation
* Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT/angiography and other exams and is trained to insert IV needles for administration of contrast material when necessary
* Prioritizes scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery, etc.
* Informs radiologists or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention
* Confers with radiologists or referring physicians to determine requirement of non-standard exams and determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, etc.
* May also cover in general X-Ray as needed
* Stocks and inventories supplies and related materials
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
* Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
* Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
* Greets and engages with a smile
* Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
* Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
* Maintains and promotes professionalism
* Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
* Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Performs all other duties as assigned
*Competencies:*
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
*Skills:*
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
*Experience:*
Nonessential:
* 1 year directly related experience
*Education:*
Essential:
* Associates Degree in directly related field
Essential:
* Completed an accredited radiologic technology program
*Credentials:*
Essential:
* Radiologic Technologist
* Basic Cardiac Life Support
* Pass general background check
Essential:
* Must be ARRT eligible as a CT Technologist and ARRT registered as a General Radiologic Technologist
*Working Conditions:*
Essential:
* Works in a hospital or clinic environment
* Potential exposure to radiation
* Potential exposure to biohazards
* Potential exposure to contagious diseases
* Sitting up to 100% of shift
* Standing up to 100% of shift
* Walking up to 50% of shift
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Sometimes assist with lifting patients
* Lead apron
* Pass pre-employment drug test
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Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,