CT Technologist

The CT Technologist performs diagnostic CT imaging in Radiology. Assists with department quality control, inventory management, and other activities.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduate of a two (2) year accredited Radiologic Technology program.

• Experience : N / A
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : Registered Radiologic Technologist (R) from American Registry.
• Within ninety (90) days of hire, BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : N / A

• Experience : Six (6) months previous experience in Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology.
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : CT Certification (CT) from ARRT.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to function well in stressful situations; working knowledge of preps for CT and other Radiographic exams; knowledge of basic computer functions; ability to assume call responsibility; ability to function well in stressful situations, exercise good judgment; accept responsibilities and carry out assigned tasks.

• READING - Intermediate : Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate : Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate : Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills : Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to wear lead protection for varying lengths of time; ability to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds, move or transfer patients, records, and equipment

• Stand - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)
• WORK ENVIRONMENT

Risk of radiation - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)

• Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
• WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards