JOB SUMMARY

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum EducationHigh school graduate or GED equivalency is required.Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology is required.

Required SkillsCertifications:ARRT registered in Radiology is required.Computed Tomography (CT) certification is required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum Work ExperiencePrevious CAT scan experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Effectively utilized the Electronic Health Record

Call will be assigned on a as needed basis

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

other duties as assigned

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations ServedNeonate (<30 days)Infant (<1 year)Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)Adolescent (13 and <17 years)Young Adult (17 to <30 years)Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyClimbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyKeyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyKneeling X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyReaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRunning X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySquatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyStanding □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyWalking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyVision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyVision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyVision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyDust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLatex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Appropriately utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients, families, and peers

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