JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Operates CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce high quality diagnostic scans, and performs invasive CT procedures.
• Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
• Prepares patients having CT invasive procedures with proper sterile technique.
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment as well as keeps abreast of uses of medical devices.
• Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
• Assumes responsibility and provides direct care for all procedures performed in this area.
• Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures. Assists with patient and family education.
• May support or assist in research and related activities.
• Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
• Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence.
• Acts as a resource for students and junior techs.
• Regularly assumes responsibility and provides direct care for the more complex patients.
• Can coordinate in the Level IV's absence.
• Provides assistance to colleagues in recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient care situations.
• Functions independently with little guidance from supervisor needed. Performs other related duties as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and at a minimum be registered with the ARRT.
• CPR certification required.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience with one (1) year in CT. Advanced certification in CT is required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

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