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Job Description Summary

The CT Technologist performs CT scanning examinations, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting the philosophy of Southeast Health, to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.

• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.

• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.

• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.

• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control

• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.

• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to insure the quality of patient care.

• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department. Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.

• Performs Point of Care testing for Creatinine

Direct Reports (supervised positions)

• None

  Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

• Registered as a CT Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within two (2) years of hire date

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Registered as a CT Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology.

• CPR

Minimum Education Preferred

• Completion of a undergraduate degree

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic typing and computer skills.

• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.

• Customer service oriented.

• Annual completion of competency requirements.

EWOP Program Details

• The EWOP RAD program provides a differential for Rad Tech’s, MRI, Ultrasonography and CT who agree to work a designated weekend schedule.

• Employees must work a minimum of 2 designated weekend shifts per week.

• For purposes of this policy, weekend shifts are defined as either 12 or 16 hour shifts starting at 6:00 a.m. on Friday and ending at 7:30 a.m. on Monday. Participants may schedule themselves for any 2 shifts during this time frame with the approval of the unit Supervisor.

• Weekend shifts will receive a $4.00 per hour differential for all full 12 or 16-hour weekend shifts worked (unless flexed based on volume). Employees working less than their full weekend shift will not receive the weekend differential for that shift. The additional differential ends upon completion of the 12 or 16 hour shift and the participant goes back to base rate plus applicable differentials unless requested to stay longer by the Director or designee.

• Weekday shifts are paid at the employee’s base rate plus applicable differentials.

• EWOP RAD participants may request ETO for up to 6 weekends per calendar year. This includes scheduled ETO as well as unscheduled ETO.

• Participants must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in the department or specialty to be considered for participation in the EWOP program. Employees with active disciplinary records may not be considered for this program.

• Participants must remain employees in good standing to participate in the EWOP RAD program. Employees may be removed from the program at the discretion of the Director if the employee receives a Written Counselling for any reason.

• Participants must meet all other scheduling criteria of the unit/department.

• Holiday scheduling takes priority over weekend scheduling. EWOP RAD participants must share in the designated holiday staffing rotation even if the holiday falls on a non-weekend day.

Shift

DayShift Details

FTE

0.8

Type

Regular

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Equal Employment Employer

Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.