Description

Location: Orofino, Idaho
Position: Full-Time Certified Radiology CT Tech
Bonus: Sign-On Bonus Available!                                                                

Summary:

Under the direction of the department manager, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

Essential Job Functions:

•         Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies
•         Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
•         Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
•         Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
•         Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position the patient for maximum                  diagnostic yield.
•         Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical              factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonable achievable) standards.
•         Maintains radiographic equipment and rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
•         Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, pyelography, etc.
•         Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility
•         Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
•         Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times.  Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
•         Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
•         Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications:

•         Must be a graduate of an approved two year program.
•         Six months to be fully proficient preferred.
•         ARRT registered or registry eligible.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

•         Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position.
•         Typical equipment used in a clinical job.
•         On feet a minimum of 8-12 hours, depending on length of shift.
•         Must be able to perform or assist with patient transfer in order to perform radiological exam.
•         Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment up to 50 pounds.
•         Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials.
•         Work with equipment and computers (keyboarding).
•         Must be able to maintain a standing position.
•         Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.
•         Potentially moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
•         Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
•         St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health operates 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require that you be available          to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients.
•         St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operation hours based on locations and patient needs therefore availability to work all clinic                shifts, weekends and holidays as appropriate for location will be expected and required.

Age/Patient Population(s) Served Key
Age of Population Served Population
Neonate (birth – 28 days)       
Bariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40 or greater than 35 with weight related comorbidities
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
 Patient with exceptional communication needs
Pediatric (1-12 years)
 Patient with developmental delays
Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
 Patient at the end of life        
Adult (18 – 64 years)
Patient under isolation precautions
Geriatric (65 years and older)
All Populations
All Populations
N/A
N/A

Training Requirements:

Unit and Position Specific Competencies during orientation

General Orientation

Basic Life Support

ACLS – within one year of employment

PALS – within one year of employment

NRP – within one year of employment