CAT Scan/Diagnostic Tech-PMH - Radiology

Location: Pender Memorial Hospital

Department: Radiology

Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.900000

Work Type: 64 to 80 Hours Pay Period

Work Schedule: 12HR DAY - Most of shift btwn 7A-7P

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Summary:
Works under the supervision of the Radiology manager. Performs diagnostic radiologic, portable, and diagnostic CT procedures ordered by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:
1. Performs quality radiographic and all diagnostic C.T. procedures per Radiologist protocol.
2. Provides for patient’s physical and emotional needs in a wide variety of circumstances.
3. Prepares, instructs, schedules for examinations.
4. Transports patients as needed for all sections of the Radiology Department.
5. Provides all customers with information pertinent to their exams.
6. Documents all appropriate paperwork relative to pertinent examination.
7. Performs / documents QA and QC per section protocols.
8. Administers contrast media per established medication review protocols
9. Prepares room, equipment, medical supplies, medicine and materials needed for procedures. Cleans room, equipment and restocks supplies.
10. Assists the manager in maintaining radiographic technique charts and quality improvements.
11. Attends 95% of all department meeting or reads and initials meeting minutes.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Radiology Tech-Registered
* Advance Cert Comp Tomography
Nonessential:
* Reg Tech Radiology Mammography

Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree

Other information:
Experience: 1 year C. T. experience preferred. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.