CT TECH / XRAY TECH - CHS Radiology - PRN Varies (53697)

Job Posting

Job Location : Staunton, IL

Position Type : PRN (16 Hours)

Salary Range : $23.50 - $39.90 Hourly

Job Shift : Varies

Description

Summary : Responsible for operation of Cat Scan equipment to produce CT images of the body for diagnostic purposes as directed by the ordering physician and radiologist's protocols.

Service and Quality Standards :

1. Service

Is customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers

2. People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

3. Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

4. Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

5. Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops / uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities :

• Perform any emergency room CT, X-ray exam, Fluoroscopy, or surgical exam.
• Perform any inpatient CT, X-ray exam, Fluoroscopy, or surgical exam.
• Perform any outpatient CT, X-ray exam, Fluoroscopy, or surgical exam.
• Utilize CT equipment to specified position and adjust equipment's controls to set exposure factors.
• Utilize fluoroscopy equipment to specified position and adjust equipment's controls to set exposure factors.
• Utilize surgical x-ray equipment to specified position and adjust equipment's controls to set exposure factors.
• Prepare each exam modality with needed consumable supplies respective to designated radiology exam.
• Move x-ray equipment to specified position and adjust equipment's controls to set exposure factors.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in emergency room, operating room, or patient's bedside.
• Utilize radiation safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff that follows government regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and provide oral contrast to those designated cat scan patients.
• Documents patient care data on department records.
• Implements universal precaution and all infection control policies relevant to the field of radiology.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by obtaining continuing education credits as required by ARRT and state of Illinois.
• Screens CT patient for patient history and contrast complications.
• Verifies bloodwork prior to relative cat scan procedures.
• Implements I.V. for relative patients needing intravenous x-ray contrast.
• Prepares intravenous contrast injector to perform with specified protocol.
• Check departmental consumable supplies for expiration or low supply.
• Requisitions weekly consumable supplies.
• Assist colleagues.
• Schedules patients for desired exam modality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements :

Education Level : Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from accredited college or technical school in the field of Radiography.

Certification / Licensure : American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registered in Radiography, state of Illinois (IEMA) licensed for Radiologic Technologist.

Experience Requirements : Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from accredited college or technical school in the field of Radiography. American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registered in Radiography. Associates. Experience or training in the field of computed axial tomography (CAT,CT).

Working Conditions :

Exposure Category I : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues : All procedures or other job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity : Lift / Carry 26-75%

Push / Pull 76-100%

Reach Overhead 76-100%

Climb 0-25%

Squat / Bend / Kneel 76-100%

Sit 26-75%

Stand 76-100%

Walk / Move About 76-100%