About the position
Under the supervision of the CT Team Leader, the Weekend Supervisor, and/or at the direction of the radiologist, performs a variety of CT procedures, including invasive procedures. The position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of computerized tomographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images. Extensive communication with Radiologists required. Strict adherence to the Radiology Weekend Team Policy regulating working hours and time-off. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of CT procedures, including invasive procedures.
- Utilize computerized tomographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images.
- Communicate extensively with Radiologists.
- Adhere to the Radiology Weekend Team Policy regulating working hours and time-off.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
- Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret information needed for care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program.
- Hospital clinical experience required.
- Basic computer experience required.
- ARRT certified and registered (compliant with all continuing education mandates).
- BLS prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward.
Nice-to-haves
- CT Certificate.
- One year CT experience.
- ARRT (CT).
