Job Title: CT Technologist I
Profession: Clinical Technicians
Specialty: Not specified
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights 3x12 Hr
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: Not specified
License: Not specified
Certifications: Must meet applicant eligibility requirements for CT Certification (ARRT) and be achieved within 12 months of hire date. AHA BLS.
Must-Have: Required skills and experience include the ability to work as part of a team, maintain accuracy with records, manage confidential information, and possess a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
Description:
Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations.
This role aids medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment, and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects, and/or diseases.
Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills, and available resources, provides safe, high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings.
Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians.
Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify actions necessary to achieve clinical outcomes, operational goals, and service expectations.
Utilizes highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional, and/or surgical procedures.
Conducts post-procedure review to confirm that all required elements are completed and documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
Transfers images and data to archival systems, enters technical data/findings, and prepares study for reporting by physician.
Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting, and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in continuing education, professional development, and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies, and terminology associated with the primary specialty are essential.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and their families while meeting their needs in a professional and courteous manner is required.
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information is necessary.