Radiology/CT Tech, PRN

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Orofino (ID); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Idaho seeks a PRN Radiology/CT Tech responsible for perform patient care and technical functions related to radiologic studies. The role requires a graduate of an approved two-year program and ARRT registration or eligibility. The selected candidate will operate radiographic equipment and maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This entry-level position offers a flexible schedule, contributing to essential health care services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be ARRT registered or registry eligible.
• Six months to be fully proficient preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform interpretive, patient care, and technical functions.
• Receive and review requests for radiologic studies.
• Explain and prepare the patient for procedures.
• Operate complex radiographic equipment safely.

Education

Graduate of an approved two-year program

Job description

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Essential Job Functions

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

Employment type

PRN, As needed

Seniority level

Entry level

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Equal Opportunity Employer

CVH is EOE.