Summary
The CT Technologist provides imaging services throughout Radiation Oncology Services defined as computed tomography imaging at our Atrium Medical Center clinic location.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, eight‑hour shifts. No evenings, weekends or holidays.
Why work for Dayton Physicians Network?
- Full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision benefits.
- Company holidays and a flexible holiday.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) package.
- Additional accrual increase after 1 year of service.
- 401(k).
- Scrub allotment.
- Yearly bonus program.
DPN Core Value Expectations: CARES Model
- Compassion: the patient is at the center of all we do.
- Accountability: we hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
- Respect: we show respect for others.
- Excellence with innovation: we strive for excellence in all we do.
- Service through collaboration: we provide service to patients, team members and community.
Additional service‑oriented expectations include:
- Smile, make eye contact and greet with energy.
- Restate what we are hearing, listen patiently and compassionately to complaints.
- Give full attention, turn away from the computer screen and face the person we are conversing with.
- Explain any potential delays in service and provide frequent updates.
- Empathize and feel empathy for someone.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic CT procedures on patients utilizing ionizing radiation producing equipment.
- Acquire patients’ chart data and requisition, review to determine correct room set‑up and identify any medical problems or contraindications.
- Verify patients’ demographic data in all applicable systems.
- Check and prepare patients prior to CT study.
- Educate patients regarding the procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
- Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations.
- Perform VNA punctures as necessary and maintain competencies.
- Maintain all aspects of the CT area to ensure proper quality‑assurance results.
- Acquiring, archiving, transmitting and printing images as applicable.
- Observe equipment dysfunctions and report problems to appropriate individuals.
- Maintain equipment uptime at the highest level for patient accessibility.
- Responsible for supplies, equipment operations and related duties.
- Assist with scheduling of patients as needed.
- Work under scope of practice and in accordance with certificate/licensure for administration of medications and operation of technical equipment.
- Follow all health‑care privacy and safety rules and adhere to Dayton Physicians Core Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Not applicable.
Required Education
- High‑school diploma.
- Graduate of an AMA‑approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Certification in CT.
- 3–5 years previous CT experience.
- CPR certification required.
General Skill Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience working with a practice‑management system.
- Attendance and punctuality essential for excellent customer service.
Physical/Mental Demands
The employee regularly uses hands to assist patients, reach with hands and arms; talks or hears. Requires standing, walking and sitting. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 lb and occasionally up to 50 lb. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental/Working Conditions
Work involves patient care and non‑patient care environments with frequent contact with office staff and physicians. Work may be stressful. Employee is exposed to radiation, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; personal protection required. Radiation exposure will be monitored by film badge.