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CT TECH - CAT SCAN - FT DAYS WEEKEND OPTION

Job Location: Maryville, IL

Position Type: Full Time (72 Hours)

Salary Range: $23.50 - $39.90 Hourly

Job Shift: Weekend Option Days

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all times. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative, and basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the hospital's Patient Rights policies. Knowledge of the needs of patients according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to the patient's age.

Service and Quality Standards:

• Service
  • Adheres to customer service standards
  • Is competent, caring, and compassionate
  • Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
  • Demonstrates competent, caring, and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers
• People
  • Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
  • Is positive in interactions with others
  • Is courteous and respectful
  • Promotes a harassment-free environment
  • Inspires the trust of others
  • Acts in accordance with hospital policies and code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest
• Quality
  • Is excellent in patient care and service
  • Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
  • Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
  • Is safety conscious
  • Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
  • Is involved with improvement efforts
  • Supports performance improvement
  • Seeks ways to improve systems and services
  • Shows commitment to improvement efforts
  • Meets mandatory educational requirements
• Growth
  • Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
  • Is active and involved
  • Supports hospital initiatives
  • Champions innovation and supports change
  • Is a positive role model
  • Fosters team cooperation
• Finance
  • Is a good steward of hospital resources
  • Develops/uses efficient work methods
  • Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing, and documenting
• Provides age-specific care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Supports patients' rights and responsibilities, including respect for culture and religious diversity
• Selects proper protocols for each exam
• Accurately identifies images and includes patient history
• Correlates accurately contrast media and dosage to exam
• Proficiently operates all functions of the CT scanner and workstation equipment
• Assists physicians, students, and other technologists with procedures
• Maintains compliance with Patient Safety Goals
• Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards
• Documents all interventions and completes accurately and in a timely manner all exam information
• Performs QC procedures on CT scanners as directed by the physicist's protocol

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure: Formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school. Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.

Current BLS: Required

Working Conditions:

Extensive walking, standing, pushing and/or lifting medium to heavy weight. Exposure to radiation.

Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues: All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

• Lift/Carry: X
• Push/Pull: X
• Climb: X
• Squat/Bend/Kneel: X
• Sit: X
• Stand: X
• Walk/Move About: X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.

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