MINISTRY OF HEALTH
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: CT Technologist
CLASS: ***
JOB SUMMARY |
Works under the leadership of the Radiology Manager to provide imaging services to patients of all ages in CT. Responsible for filming of procedures, injection of contrast, patient and employee safety, documentation, medical records, inventory management and scheduling. |
JOB BEHAVIORS |
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Employees support our mission and demonstrate these behavior in their daily work: |
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Quality |
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JOB DUTIES |
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1. Diagnostic / Interventional |
Performs high quality exams on patients of all ages. Assures that professional care is provided. |
2. Drug Use |
Administers contrast agents to patients of all ages, following department protocol. Monitors patients for adverse contrast reactions |
3. Safety |
Demonstrates knowledge of safety in the work place to prevent accidents and injuries. Practices Radiation Safety and upholds the ALARA values. |
4. Information Management |
Performs appropriate Imaging Services functions in an accurate and timely manner |
5. Documentation & Medical Record Management |
Maintains appropriate documentation for regulatory agencies and medical record. |
6. Equipment Quality Control |
Performs quality control checks on related equipment, assures that appropriate documentation is maintained and that, when necessary, appropriate service/repairs/ preventive maintenance occurs on equipment. |
7. Other Duties |
Performs related duties, assists others as needed and performs special assignments as necessary for the smooth operation of the department. |
JOB SPECIFICATION |
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1. Education |
Registered Technologist. In the field of Radiology. |
2. Licensure |
None. Must meet with the continuing education requirements. |
3. Experience |
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4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills |
Sight and hand/eye coordination required working with various computers, injecting patients and handling of equipment. Standing for extended periods, walking, stair climbing, and ability to hear and interpret information. |
5. Interpersonal Skills |
Good communication skills. Ability to interact with individuals for staff cooperation and patient/family communication. Able to care/communicate with patients of all ages. Compassionate friendly, and patient when dealing with patient and others. |
6. Essential Physical Requirements |
Lifting, helping patients off/on stretcher, escorting and supporting patients, stooping and bending while using appropriate body mechanics. |
7. Essential Mental Skills |
Mental concentration, mathematical comprehension, innovative problem solving abilities. |
8. Essential Sensory Requirements |
Good vision, good hearing and sense of touch. High level of short-term memory |
9. Exposure to Hazardous Substances |
Patient care environment, infectious diseases and body fluids, processor chemicals, ionizing radiation. |
10. Work Hours |
Rotate day shift and occasional afternoon shift hours. Scheduled on call weeknights and weekends. |
11. Age Specific |
Proficient with all age groups within defined patient population |
12. Attendance |
Regular job attendance is required. |