UHC - Rad-CT Tech

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. CT Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
2. Two (2) year's experience in Radiology or CT.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Participates in documentation and evaluation of clinical performance of student radiographers.
2. Perform Daily QA procedures on all equipment.
3. Completes appropriate documentation for every procedure when appropriate either on paper or in the computer system.
4. Employs appropriate safety techniques for all patients and associates.
5. Utilize all communication devices as necessary to perform appropriate patient care.
6. Perform IV insertion/blood draw.
7. Perform diagnostic X-ray and CT exams and ordered by the physician/care provider and in accordance with the radiologist protocols.
8. Assist the radiologist with CT guided and x-ray guided interventional procedures.
9. Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for imaging procedures per radiologist protocol and ordering physician/care provider order.
10. Utilize 3D Vitrea workstation per radiologist protocol and ordering physician/care provider request.
11. Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider to review.
12. Ability to enter correct information (patient name, accession number, patient ID, etc.) manually and from modality worklist.
13. Ability to send studies to PACS from modality.
14. Ability to log in and log out of PACS.
15. Ability to review prior studies, reports, and study lists in PACS.
16. Ability to use Patient Merge functions.
17.Ability to enter correct information (patient name, accession number, patient ID, etc.) manually and from modality worklist in the PRID workstation and the Digital Radiography equipment.
18. Ability to send images from PACS to Ruby Memorial
19. Demonstrates proficiency with regards to use of the following according to equipment manuals:
CT Scanners, Pressure Injector, Accuvein.
20. Perform IV insertion /blood draws, including performing 1-stat creatinine tests and documenting results appropriately.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.
2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal range.
4. Must be able to read and write legibly in English.

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

1. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, explosive gases, cleaning agents, and disinfectants on a daily basis.
2. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
3. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.
2. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
3. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
4. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
5. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.
6. Must have basic math and algebra skills to calculate radiation exposure factors.
7. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.