CT Xray Tech PRN

Performs high quality pediatric diagnostic imaging procedures in multiple modalities. Provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records. This position is responsible for communicating regularly with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers while following department expectations for interactions with patients and families. Team members in this job must maintain competency and registry in two or more Radiology disciplines. Required to be on call depending on location.

Department Name: CSH CT Scan
Job Status: PRN
Shift: Variable shifts as needed. Must be available for 8 shifts within an 8-week scheduling period. Rotating holiday requirement (one holiday per year is anticipated at this year). Call shifts available.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Radiography program
• Experience: Three (3) years of imaging experience.
• Certification(s):
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT(R); and
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Computed Tomography Technologist ARRT(CT)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
  

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
Neonate - <30 days
Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Produces high quality imaging while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology utilizing proper diagnostic imaging protocols.
2. Facilitates patient flow daily; to include management of STAT/urgent and high priority patients.
3. Provides age-appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
4. Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers, and others.
5. Operates all imaging equipment; to include ancillary equipment following safety procedures and protocols.
6. Demonstrates and utilizes principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and ensures proper radiation safety practices.
7. Competent in CT Physics, dose reduction techniques and the Image Gently Campaign.
8. Demonstrates and maintains competency and ability to use all aspects of Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
9. Demonstrates initial and annual competency in IV placement and securement, vascular access devices and extravasation handling.
10. In the event of an emergency will act as first responder and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) until help arrives.
11. Verifies patient allergies and clinical indications prior to contrast administration. Safely administers contrast using the five rights. Ensures contrast is appropriately ordered and documented in patients' medical record.
12. Assists Provider with procedures as necessary (Maintaining technologist Scope of Practice). Follows established procedural guidelines; documents appropriate information as required; practices aseptic/sterile technique and standard precautions when necessary.
13. Follows department policies, procedures, and protocols. Raises or addresses concerns regarding non-compliance or patient/staff safety.
14. Follows established quality assurance/control (QA/QC) and safety programs to include The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology (ACR), and the State of Colorado.
15. Promptly reports equipment malfunctions or errors and contacts respective service engineer or Biomed for repair.
16. Maintains competency and registry in two or more Radiology disciplines. Works 20% of scheduled shifts in secondary disciplines.
17. Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, following established department guidelines for customer service.
18. Maintains flexibility around shift scheduling, location, call requirements, over-time and weekend assignments to align with organizational need.

SCOPE & LEVEL
Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
Complexity: Falls between the entry and full performance/senior level. Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.
Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
Audio Visual: Far Vision : good
Audio Visual : Near Vision : good
Audio Visual : Hearing: good
General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day
General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent
Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent
Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent
Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional
Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately
Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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