X-Ray/CT Tech

Daviess Community Hospital; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choose Southern Indiana Program ($5,000 financial assistance)

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking an X-Ray/CT Tech to perform quality radiologic procedures and ensure patient safety. The role emphasizes providing high levels of customer service and includes responsibilities such as preparing patients for exams and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must be certified and hold current Indiana licensure, with preference for those with CT experience. The position offers financial assistance for recent graduates moving into the area.

Qualifications

• X-Ray certification required.
• Must have current Indiana licensure.
• One year of CT experience preferred or willingness to obtain CT certification within 12 months.
• Must be a dependable team player with the capability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of patient care to optimize safety and reduce healthcare errors.
• Prepare patients and families for radiographic/CT exams.
• Provide care appropriate to conditions and age of patient.
• Assess and manage patient pain to minimize interference with imaging procedures.
• Select equipment and technique to deliver high-quality images and ensure exams are properly identified and stored in HIS/PACS.
• Assist in training students and ancillary personnel.

Skills

X-Ray certification

Dependable team player

Ability to multi-task

Education

Current Indiana licensure

CT certification

CT Certification within 12 months

Job description

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The X-Ray/CT Tech will perform quality radiologic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs. The role is responsible for providing consistently high levels of customer service and continuous quality improvement (CQI).

Responsibilities include:

• Performing all aspects of patient care to optimize patient safety and radiation protection and reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Consistently informing and preparing patients and family for radiographic/CT exams.
• Practicing effective medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Providing care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
• Assessing patient pain interfering with imaging procedures - making appropriate adjustments in technique and when necessary, contacting physician for intervention.
• Selecting equipment, positioning, and radiographic technique to provide the highest quality images.
• Verifying exams are of good quality, identified and marked correctly, and repeating poor quality images.
• Demonstrating proficiency in performing advanced radiographic examinations such as: intravenous pyelograms, tomograms, and joint injections and utilization of the C-Arm in surgery.
• Demonstrating proficiency in operating computerized radiography and PACS systems.
• Consistently providing complete and appropriate exam related paperwork and completing exam in HIS and PACS systems.
• Assisting in maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Taking an active role in training of students and ancillary personnel. Providing close oversight and instruction as needed or requested.

Qualifications:

• X-Ray certification
• Current Indiana licensure
• One (1) year of CT experience preferred OR willing to obtain CT Certification within 12 months of hire
• Must be a dependable team player with the capability to multi-task

The hospital offers the Choose Southern Indiana Program, which provides $5,000 to recent college graduates (within 6 months) from within Indiana or experienced workers from out-of-state that move to and gain employment.