Job detail

Radiology Tech/CT-Sequatchie Valley ED-PRN

Erlanger Health System

#BLS #PRN #Patient Care #Continuing Education #CT #Radiology #Emergency Room #ED #ARRT #Invasive Procedures

Quick overview

Under supervision, the technologist performs various procedures including CT scans, invasive procedures, and post-processing, utilizing independent judgment to create high-quality diagnostic images. The role requires demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of patients seen in the emergency room department.

Requirements summary

A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program is required, along with ARRT certification or eligibility, and current BLS certification. Required experience includes basic computer skills and medical and/or hospital clinical experience.

professional certificateIndependent JudgmentPatient CareBLSInvasive ProceduresDiagnostic ImagingPost ProcessingCT ScansComputerized Tomographic Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Imaging Director, Team Leader and/or Radiologist,, performs a variety of procedures, including CT scans and invasive procedures and post processing.

Education

Required: A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program.

Reference

https://www.arrt.org/Education/ (compliant with all continuing education mandates).

Preferred: ARRT(CT)

Experience

Required: Medical and/or hospital clinical experience required Basic computer experience required (1-2 years work experience or college level classes)

Preferred: Prior hospital and/or physician office background

Position Requirement(s)

License/Certification/Registration
Required: ARRT certified (compliant with all continuing education mandates) ARRT registry eligible (must complete within one year). Radiological student from an approved Radiology program that has completed all academic courses (must be registry eligible within three months and complete registry within one year). BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward

Preferred: ARRT (CT)

Department

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Imaging Director, Team Leader and/or Radiologist, performs a variety of procedures, including CT scans and invasive procedures and post processing. The position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of computerized tomographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the emergency room department.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.