CT Tech-Certified

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Performs CT procedures at a technical and professional level not requiring constant supervision. The CT Technologist must assume responsibility, exercising independent judgments, initiative, and ingenuity in insuring quality images, and pertinent information for diagnoses by the interpreting physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or registry eligible.

2.Maintains current license as a Radiologic Technologist by the State of West Virginia, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed (excluding Pennsylvania).

3.Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

4.Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists- CT Certified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1.Two (2) years' experience as Computer Tomography Tech or related area.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Participates in documentation and evaluation of clinical performance of student radiographers.

2.Perform Daily QA procedures on all equipment.

3.Completes appropriate documentation for every procedure when appropriate either on paper or in the appropriate computer system.

4.Employs appropriate safety techniques for all patients and associates.

5.Utilize all communication devices as necessary to perform appropriate patient care.

6.Perform IV insertion/blood draws.

7.Perform Diagnostic CT Exams as ordered by the physician and/or care provider and in accordance with the radiologist protocols.

8.Assist the radiologist with CT Guided Interventional procedures.

9.Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for CT imaging procedures per radiologist protocol/department manual and ordering physician/care provider order.

10. Utilize 3D Vitrea workstation per radiologist protocol and ordering physician/care provider request.

11. Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.

2.Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

3.Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal range.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, explosive gases, cleaning agents, and disinfectants on a daily basis.

2.Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

3.Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations.

2.Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

3.Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital

Cost Center:

151 PVH Radiology Diagnostic

Address:

100 Pine Oak Lane

Keyser

West Virginia