Radiology/Ct Tech
Company: Hunt Regional Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
*POSITION SUMMARY*The CT Technologist is responsible for
radiological patient care from neonatal to geriatric ages. This
position is responsible for related duties to provide quality care
dictated by departmental and hospital policies and
procedures.*POSITION REQUIREMENTS*Minimum Education: Graduate of an
Accredited Program. Must have and keep continuing education credits
up-to-date as required by ARRT and the State of Texas for registry
and licensure.Minimum Work Experience: Radiologic technology
experience necessary.Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered
by the ARRT to produce ionizing radiation. Advance registry in CT.
If individual hasn't obtained advanced registry in CT, the
individual must complete this registration within one year of hire
date. Must possess Texas State Licensure and meet all FDA and State
of Texas requirements. Must have current basic CPR
certification.Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Must have
good working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
and understand the principles of physics. Must possess the
knowledge to obtain diagnostic quality images and setup and operate
equipment safely.Preferred QualificationCT experience is preferred,
but not required.JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS1. Demonstrates an
understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.2.
Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of
Conduct.3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance
training and education programs.4. Demonstrates proficiency in
understanding the materials presented during the corporate
integrity and compliance training and education program.5. Complies
with all HIPAA standards.6. Consistently obtains diagnostic quality
Rad/CT scans and radiographic images as ordered by a member of the
medical staff.7. Accurately determines the quality of the images.8.
Consistently uses proper warm-up procedures and QA functions on all
equipment utilized.9. Correctly evaluates patient for oral and IV
contrast media.10. Correctly operates all exposure, processing,
Meditech, patient support, Radiology and Computed Radiography
equipment.11. Knows and applies radiation and ALARA safety
precautions.12. Helps transport patients to and from the department
when needed.13. Assists Radiologist during designated
procedures.14. Prepares patient history sheet specific to ordered
examinations.15. All other duties as assigned by supervisors and
administrators.16. Follows and improves, as necessary, all policies
and procedures approved by HMHD and those specific for the RAD/CT
department at each facility within the Hospital District.17.
Completes competencies and annual training as required and
assigned.18. Know and applies all radiation safety precautions.
Maintains ALARA principles when exposing patients to ionizing
radiation in accordance to the Dose Management Policy. Completes
competencies and annual training as required and assigned.19.
Performs other tasks and assists in other areas as assigned and
needed by the Supervisor, Coordinator, Director and Assistant
Director of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiologist or Administrator
within our Hospital District. Performsany other tasks to fill the
need of the department, hospital and its patients.20. Correctly and
consistently adheres to the DI department's contrast policy with
all patients. Correctly prepares oral and IV contrast media.21.
Consistently transports patients to and from the department when
needed. Assists in any area of the DI department according to the
absences of co-workers, extra workloads and emergency need of
others.22. Uses proper lifting techniques and practices safety to
ensure the protection of the patient, self, co-workers, hospital
property and equipment at all times.23. Consistently checks order
requisition for completeness of information regarding the patient
and the exam ordered. Verifies, edits and follow change-order
process appropriately with any discrepancies associated with the
orderedexam. Performs Meditech and PACS functions to complete all
tasks.24. Maintains work area so that it is orderly, clean and
stocked with the appropriate supplies and items needed to prepare
the patient and room specific to imaging procedures performed.25.
Follows and improves, as necessary, all policies and procedures
approved by HMHD and those specific for the Rad/CT department at
each facility within the Hospital District.Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: Hunt Regional Healthcare, Austin , Radiology/Ct Tech, Healthcare , Austin, Texas
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