CT/Rad Tech (Full-Time)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a CT Radiologic Technologist to perform CT scans and ensure high-quality images. You will review requisitions, prepare equipment, and screen patients with collaboration from radiologists.

Proficiency with RIS/PACS and cloud image transfer is required. The shift is 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, with adherence to department policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Current ARRT Radiology registry is required.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification is required.
• CT registry preferred or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions; check and prepare equipment and supplies.
• Screen patients for proper preparation and allergies; consult with radiologist as needed.
• Explain procedures; position patient and apply exam protocol.
• Enter exams in RIS and PACS; ensure proper documentation.
• Provide radiologist with patient history for diagnosis.
• Assess image quality and test type; maintain department policies.
• Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Attend department meetings; 50% attendance required.
• Adhere to hospital dress code and safety standards.
• Transmit images to cloud systems as required.
• Perform radiologic technologist duties as needed.

Skills

Radiologic Tech

CT Proficiency

Patient communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Radiology registry

BLS certification

CT registry preferred

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established practices and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review requisitions, check and prepare equipment and supplies.
• Identify, interview, and screen patient for proper preparation and for possible allergies to contrast materials. Consult with radiologist, or attending physician as needed.
• Explain procedure to patient, position patient on table and use appropriate protocol for exam ordered.
• Knowledgeable on lab tests needed prior to exam.
• Schedule and/or Reschedule patients as needed.
• Able to enter exams in Radiology Information System and PACS.
• Provide radiologist with proper history for complete diagnosis.
• Review/evaluate completed images for quality, completeness and type of test ordered.
• Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality.
• Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Keep work areas clean. Maintain supply levels.
• Must adhere to hospital dress code.
• Attend in-service meetings and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.
• Able to send images to both cloud systems
• Perform duties of Radiologic Technologist as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

SHIFT REQUIREMENT

• 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
• Registry from the ARRT in Radiology required.
• Registry in CT preferred or registry eligible.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.