FT CT Tech 1 Harrison Radiology

Harrison Community Hospital (harr)mid

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Key Responsibilities

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Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program. 2.

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About the Role

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Performs diagnostic CT procedures within the CT Department utilizing specific equipment for that purpose. Rotates through diagnostic radiology as assigned. Involved in the practice of radiation and general safety at all times.

Requirements

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1. Knowledge of growth and development, understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment.
2. Understands the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical and discharge planning needs.
3. Knowledge of total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms.

The Computed Tomography Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for computed tomography technologists.

To apply for the next level, the computed tomography technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

No experience required.
All computed tomography technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

Level 2

Meets requirements for previous level.
One year of experience.
Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.

Level 3

Meets requirements for previous levels.
One continuing education pathway.
Three years of experience.
Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets

Level 4

Meets requirements for previous levels.
One continuing education pathway.
Five years of experience.
Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 5 additional skill sets

1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.

2. Radiography certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within 6 months of hire.

3. Must possess current or temporary Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided

MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians

OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology

PA: No state license is required

WV: Radiography License OR Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

4. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

5. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

1. One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist.

Responsibilities

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1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

151 HARR Radiology Diagnostic

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