Diagnostic Radiology / CT Technologist - 12 hrs / wk, 3rd shift

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of the Bluffton Diagnostic Radiology CT Technologist  is to acquire the highest quality medical images in multiple modalities under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist, employ the best practices of patient safety and ALARA principles, and provide exceptional service to all customers.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1 :   Uses two (2) patient identifiers to identify patient, images, and associated paperwork.
• Duty 2 :   Selects proper, established techniques and protocols, tailoring them to individual patient needs while meeting all regulatory guidelines.
• Duty 3 :   Completes all documentation including complete exam history and paperwork required by BVHS and Imaging department policy
• Duty 4 :   Performs all duties and maintains all equipment, work spaces, and supplies in a state ready to serve patients / customers.
• Duty 5 :   Follows BVHS safety and infection prevention practices. Anticipates and reports potential safety hazards.
• Duty 6 :   Practices ALARA principles. Uses time, distance, shielding, and collimation to limit radiation exposure, hones skills to limit number of exposures, and uses mechanical and / or non-associate positioning aides.
• Duty 7 :   Complies with HIPAA and all other regulatory rules.
• Duty 8 :   Uses BVHS and department scripting to assure patient / customer understanding, safety, comfort, and privacy. Uses effective and positive communications skills with patients, families, medical staff, offices, associates, and the general public. Is friendly and courteous.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more to assist with direct patient care. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity to operate equipment and perform injections, and be able to push and pull patients while providing treatment, and reach work above the shoulders. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients and their families, physicians, and co-workers. The associate must be able to work by her / himself.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)