CT Technologist Specialist I, Berkshire Medical Center, Radiology, Shift: Evenings, 40 hrs

About the position

This role performs a wide variety of technical procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis. May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager. Proper care of the client in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to department personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist. Practices infection control and body substance isolation in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems. Demonstrates ability to operate and trouble shoot CR, DR and PACs applications. Attends annual mandatory education to include blood borne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation. Maintains department competencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis.
• Assume independent responsibilities as assigned by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager.
• Ensure proper care of clients in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.
• Supervise or instruct department personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist.
• Practice infection control and body substance isolation in compliance with policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Operate and troubleshoot PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems.
• Attend annual mandatory education including blood borne pathogens and infection control.
• Maintain department competencies.

Requirements

• One year of X-Ray tech experience preferred.
• Must have completed formal approved Radiologic Technology Program.
• Registered Technologist Radiography certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Mass Radiography License.
• Cat Scan certification required to be completed within 1 year of hire date.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high stress, work intensive environment.
• Excellent patient care skills.