CT Tech - Certified (PRN)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school graduate

2. Graduate from AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.

3. Certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and licensed by the state of WV

4. CT certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Knowledge of radiographic examinations as well as procedures that require the use of contrast agent.

2. Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.

3. Knowledge of positioning techniques and patient transfer.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described hereare intendedto describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Theyare not intended to be constructedas an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other dutiesmay be assigned.

1. Flexibility to work any shift, overtime and to work in other areas of the department if necessary.(ex. CT,DEXA)

2. Display a good understanding of age-related development issues.

3. Open accurate and responsive communication, oral or written, on an individual basis or in groups.

4. Ability to handle multiple tasks/project and meet deadlines.

5. Demonstration of ethical and professional conduct.

6. Responsive for safe handling of equipment and DR cassettes.

7. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shield patients accordingly.

8. Have knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments.

9. Completes in-services

10. Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.

11. Instructs and prepares patients forreentgenographicand/or fluoroscopic examinations.

12. Assessespatient's understandingof process and informed consent of invasive procedures.

13. Verifies pregnancy.

14. Documents consent for IV contrast.

15. Takes x-ray, CT, US after department hours, if qualified to do so.

16. Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.

17. Understand DR equipment.

18. Verifies exam orders.

19. Reports to work on time as scheduled.

20. Meets dress code and wears identification while on duty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to move 50lbs. without assistance.

2. Ability to transport patients on a cart or wheelchair.

3. Ability to perform tasks for longperiods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Personal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families, referring physicians, nursing, patient transport service, administration, and with personnel in other departments.

2. Ability to maintain confidential information.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Basic computer skills.

2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.