Part-Time Unregistered CT Tech
LifePoint Health
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is seeking a part-time Unregistered CT Tech. The Unregistered CT Tech performs a variety of radiology and CT tests for patients of all ages (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). Applies principles, theories and techniques of radiologic technology to produce reliable test results. Participates in the education of students from the Radiology Schools.
*Who We Are:*
*People are our passion and purpose.* Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed facility featuring a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation, offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. We pride ourselves in providing high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients throughout the entire course of their lives.
*Where We Are:*
Cambria County is an ideal place to live, work and play and ranked as the number one most livable area in Pennsylvania by Money Magazine. We are known for our small-town atmosphere but abundant in things to do and see. Here you will find numerous historic attractions, shops, restaurants, and some of the most beautiful forestland around.
*Why Choose Us:*
* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
* Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
* And much more…
*Essential Responsibilities:*
Positions, transfers, and properly immobilizes radiology patients as required.
Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Ten percent of time responsible for student supervision, assignments, and evaluations.
Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices or conditions.
Applies technical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain procedural quality standards.
Maintains effective and efficient use of reagents, chemicals, and supplies.
Provides accurate training to employees having less experience.
Reviews patient orders making sure that appropriate studies are ordered and performed in accordance with insurance specifications and
diagnosis.
Responds to inquiries regarding CT scans, procedures, and processes.
Prepares patient for intravenous contrast by inserting angiocaths.
Assists radiologist during CT scans as needed.
Prepares room and patients for procedures as needed.
Performs all computerized axial tomographic examinations as well as image manipulation and post processing functions & implement software
capabilities required by the radiologist/departmental policy/protocol and includes instructing patients and selecting techniques and protocols.
Skillfully operates the computed tomography unit including hardware and software to assure optimal scanning results.
Maximizes equipmentutilization warm-up and shut down procedures. Provide proper documentation.
Performs filming, reconstruction of proper images and studies requiring 3-D imaging.
Makes CDs when necessary.
Assists in development of protocols and changing them per company protocol changes.
TeraRecon on all CTA exams.
Performs/supports process for ACR accreditation by performing proper testing and submitting test results.
Performs routine procedures done on the PACS.
Performs daily quality control on the CT scan.
Assists with coordinating PM and other service on equipment.
Reports any problems to service engineer as needed.
Follows all safety procedures and guidelines, including but not limited to radiation safety, and reports unsafe practices and conditions.
Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions.
Maintains adequate supplies.
Ensures store orders are completed weekly allowing for medical supplies to be adequately stocked.
Maintains professional skills and provides age-specific needs to patients of all ages (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics).
Participates in ongoing education that includes annual training, including Image Gently ® and Image Wisely ® campaigns.
Performs duties associated with the EMR/Radiant.
Performa as part of the trauma/stroke/and ACT alert teams.
Attends staff meetings.
Maintains appropriate commitment to the department schedule in terms of attendance and hours of work.
Performs all calibrations, quality control, instrument function verification and minor troubleshooting according to section’s procedure manual.
Recognizes, confirms and/or verifies test results that are unusual and verifies failures as described in the procedure manuals.
Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel using our high five guiding principles.
Must identify patients using at least two patient identifiers.
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee information.
Provide appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates to geriatrics).
Completes annual Radiation and MRI Safety.
Assists in performing first aid and CPR.
Perform Registration duties, attend training updates.
*Job Qualifications:
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*Education*:
*Required:*Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology accepted by the (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
*Experience:*
*Preferred:*One year of radiologic technology experience.* *
*Certification/Licensure/Registration:*
*Required:*ARRT Registered or registry eligible and registered in 2 months.
*Preferred:*CT registered or if working in CT registered within one year of hire.
*Skills and Abilities:*
**Ability to meet patient age-specific and emotional needs.
Ability to perform multiple tasks yet meet deadlines.
Ability to professionally communicate with patients, physicians, and fellow employees.
Ability to apply technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
*EEOC Statement:*
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
**Job:** **Radiology/Imaging Services*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *Part-Time Unregistered CT Tech *
**Location:** *Pennsylvania-Hastings*
**Requisition ID:** *7479-9424*
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