Travel CT Technologist
Cortez, CO
Rang Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Friday-Sun 7a-7p. 12 hr shifts

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology.

Must be registered  (ARRT) (R) (CT).

Current BLS/CPR certification.

2. ROLE PURPOSE:

To provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information through conscientious, skillful, compassionate, and quality diagnostic radiographic imaging to the surrounding communities of southwestern Colorado. Supervise and/or assist radiographic technology students. Supervise as a lead technologist in a modality which he/she is registered, as assigned by the director. As a lead technologist, the employee will be responsible for all federal and state regulations concerning the modality, employee and patient safety, and stocking of supplies. The employee will also be responsible for all technologists who work in the department to ensure they meet all requirements.

3. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL ROLE FUNCTIONS:

·       Collect pertinent data about the patient and about the procedure.

·       Provide information about the procedure to the patient, significant others and health care providers.

·       Provide the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgment and discretion.

·       Deliver patient care and service without bias based on personal attributes, nature of the disease, sex, creed, religion or socioeconomic status.

·       Maintain appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice.

·       Use professional judgment to perform and adapt imaging procedures for quality diagnostic interpretation.

·       Determine the need for and use accessory equipment when appropriate.

·       Use Cerner and PACS appropriately for quality patient care.

·       Recognize and take advantage of opportunities for educational growth and improvement in technical and problem-solving skills.

·       Cover for peers during vacations and at other times as needed.

·       Communicates clearly and concisely within the department and with other hospital departments.

·       Use an integrated team approach as needed.

·       Participate in community activities and other public education to enhance SWMH’s mission and philosophy.

·       Actively participate in professional societies and organizations.

·       All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

·       Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

·       Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.

·       Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

4. MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

·       Adheres to dress code; appearance is clean and neat.

·       Completes annual educational requirements, both regulatory and organizational.

·       Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and accreditation regulations.

·       Ensures patient confidentiality.

·       Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.

·       Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

·       Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

·       Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

5. ROLE ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

Regulatory/Educational Requirements

·       High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.
• Must be registered in four modalities (RT, CT, MR, Nuc, or Mammo).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

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