Imaging CT Tech

ANNUAL SALARY (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $40.44 - $73.10

5 Open Positions in these Clinic Locations: Antioch, Dublin, Hayward, Emeryville, & Pleasant Hill

SCOPE: Perform computed tomography scan duties in compliance with established clinical protocols and legal requirements while maintaining a comfortable environment for the patient and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology and computerized tomography equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology and CT supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements (e.g. ACR) by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and continuing education workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological/CT procedures by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency kit.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographic and/or CT images by following established standards and procedures. Develops radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 Years accredited school of Radiology Technology (CRT) required

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BLS certification required
• State License in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology required
• IIV Certification/Certified Venipuncture required
• ARRT(R) certification required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years previous experience as a radiology/CT technician preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are frequently required to stand and walk for extended period and frequently requires sitting. Overall dexterity is required frequently, including handling, reaching, grasping, bending, and feeling. Requires frequent climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must be able to listen and communicate verbally in person, and on the phone. May require frequent lifting of more than 100 pounds. Overall vision is required, including close up work, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment