WCHS CTRad tech Full time

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (Rad/CT Technologist) Reports To: Radiology Manager Closes: Open Until Filled Salary/Wage: Status: Regular Full-time (Non-Exempt) Location: 12 Clans Unity Hospital Winnebago Comprehensive Health Care System Winnebago NE Job Purpose & Position Overview Receives patients explains methods of procedures positions patients selects and sets technical factors sets accessory equipment and makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures. Works with patients to assess needs provide assistance resolve problems and satisfy expectations. Monitor patients vital signs Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribes core mission vision and values Performs a variety of difficult radiographic examinations. Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to details. Knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques. Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one s job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Determines technical factors including referring interpreting and applying procedural guidelines. Calculates correct exposure factors of time distance kVp and mAs Controls image quality i.e. patient positioning compression and image production. Establish requirements of nonstandard examinations to determine technical factors positioning and number of images needed to satisfy the requirements. Knowledge of radiation protection standards devices and techniques. Performs necessary QC for modalities for which they are assigned. Interprets and applies radiation protection standards and techniques. Carry out a variety of digital radiology duties. For example loading readers pushing images to a Picture Archiving System (PACS) workstation electronic editing and annotating images. Maintain and troubleshoot cassette readers picture archiving systems (PACS) and various radiology Information Technology (IT) equipment. Performs a variety of difficult radiographic examinations. Conducts routine as well as complex exams and is qualified in at least one other modality other than general Radiology. Maintains all required trainings and experience requirements to retain qualifications. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Controls image quality i.e. patient positioning compression and image production. Establishes requirements of nonstandard examinations to determine technical factors positioning and number of images needed to satisfy the requirements. Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Knowledge of and ability to deviate from the normal in nonstandard examinations and procedures to achieve the highest quality images for the nonstandard patient example: establish requirements of nonstandard examinations to determine technical factors positioning and number of images needed to satisfy the requirements Maintains records of patient workload examinations equipment and radiation surveys. Maintain data base records of patients examined examinations performed views taken and technical factors used Represents the department in staff meetings to provide update of new developments in the field and exercises judgment to evaluate their usefulness and recommend adoption by the clinic. Plan and coordinate work operations in radiology department. Requisition supplies to meet the needs of the department. Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications/Skills: Bachelors Degree in applicable field and 2 years of applicable experience or combination of education and experience Must be ARRT registered Technologist 1-2 years of CT Training and Experience Required Physical Requirements: Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Regularly required to walk stand and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard phone and various office equipment. While performing daily duties the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Cognitive Requirements: Reading writing calculating Above average social interaction skills Reasoning/Analysis Works with minimal to no supervision Language Requirements: Must possess the ability to read write and speak the English language fluently. Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills. Certificates Licenses & Registrations: Maintain accreditation through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist by complying with rules and regulations set forth by the ARRT i.e. completing the mandatory 24 continuing education units per biennium any fees required to maintain credentials as certified Radiographer Mammographer and/or CT technologists for the duration of employment. All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301 Subpart D Section 1301.31 C and D which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. WCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. As provided by Federal Law all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American the absence of qualified Native American applicants consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital status veteran status genetic information disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Please note the position description duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Are you able to perform the essential duties of the above position with or without reasonable accommodations Yes No If an accommodation is required please contact Human Resources at or call . Conditions of employment include post-offer requirements of successful completion of a background check drug screen health assessment immunizations and TB testing. JOB CLEARANCE SIGNATURE DATE EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE

Shift: overnights 12 hours shifts 7 on 7 off

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: CT Technologist Radiologic Technologist

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