CT/RAD TECHNICIAN
Morehead-KY-40351-United States
The CT/RAD technician performs diagnostic imaging/CT procedures to diagnose and treat anatomic and physiologic disorders.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reviews physician orders and explains the procedure to the patient and/or family member. Provides additional patient education if needed.
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies, equipment maintenance, and quality control, including visual safety inspections, warm-up procedures, and quality control activities.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
- Provides instruction for students.
- Operates diagnostic imaging/CT equipment and performs and evaluates technical and diagnostic quality procedures.
Education:
Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences or completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program required.
Experience:
Previous radiologic experience and cross-training in Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current registry/or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, RT(R) required. Current radiation operator’s certification (general or temporary license) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within three months of hire. Additional registry/registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography, RT(R) (T) preferred.
Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.
The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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