CT Clinical Specialist

Min

USD $37.43/Hr.

Max

USD $58.02/Hr.

Overview

Maintain current and up to date protocols for all forms of CT imaging. Coordinate and provide technological education/training to all staff and students in the CT department. Evaluate staff and student competencies. Maintain constant open dialogue with CT Radiologist section leaders. Ameliorate oneself in educational and technological ability relative to present technology and future enhancement of CT.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values.

 

Schedule

Full Time, Day shift

8:00am-4:30pm

Rotation Weekends

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Radiography program or a Bachelors of Science in an associated field.

 

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• R.R.T. certification in Computed Tomography Imaging required.
• IEMA License required.
• Maintain BLS CPR Certification.

Experience:

Five (5) years experience as a CT technologist with documented skill advancement in the workplace.

 

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, educational and guest relations skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to write and maintain CT imaging protocols.
• Adaptability to ongoing technological changes.
• Previous physics course work preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of CT procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

 

Perform a variety of CT procedures on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

 

Perform a variety of CT procedures on ED and Trauma patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

 

Maintain current imaging protocol changes on all MMC operated CT equipment.

 

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do.  I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills.  I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities.  I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.
• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion.  I will behave honesty and ethically.  I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.
• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  I will promote healthier communities.

 

Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, physicians, students and fellow employees.

 

Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.

 

Administer agents / pharmaceuticals under the supervision of the Radiologist.

 

Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.

 

Ensure adequate levels of inventory. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the department; report problems to proper authority.  Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.

 

Ensure the integrity of, proper recording of and transmission of patient information.

 

Participate in flexible work hours that coincide with workload demands, overtime required when necessary. Assume CT call.

 

Maintain current credentials as required by MMC.

 

Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge of current and new CT technology.

 

Capable of working independently and provide guidance to all CT staff. Coordinate the instruction of students and new employees.

 

Maintain constant open dialogue with Radiologist section heads so as to ensure CT image quality and current protocol accuracy for all MMC operated CT imaging equipment.

 

Performs other related work as required or requested.

 

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.