Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 123584
Job Family: Radiology Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Night
Detailed Shift and Schedule: 7p - 730a
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12531085039321-CT Scan
Overview
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists the radiologists and other staff physicians with invasive procedures, patient scheduling, clerical and image processing functions, participating in the CT call plan, managing the flow of patients and processes, and working in general diagnostic radiology when needed. Performs diagnostic radiology and CT procedures by utilizing equipment and employing techniques and procedures that are appropriate to the entire span of ages served in accordance with accepted standards of practice, and demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required. Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level and have 6-months experience as a registered CT Technologist.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography. BLS (CPR) certification. Registry eligible for CT allowed and must become registered within 12 months of hire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient's care
• Ability to maintain daily schedules
• Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Completes 24 hours of required continuing educations every two years
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
• Subject to electrical, radiant energy, and radiation hazards
• Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents, and chemicals
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness) Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to long, irregular hours
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Clean work area