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SUMMARY

Produces high quality computerized tomography exams through the use of radiation computers and patient evaluation as defined by department protocol. Assists ancillary departments, nursing units, and physician offices for the general welfare of all patients. Performs venipuncture per facility guidelines.

Education

Minimum Completion of American Registry of Radiographic Technologists (ARRT) approved Radiologic Technology program.

Preferred

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum Current ARRT registry required and 20 hours of documented CT training (only 10 can be on-the-job). Must maintain continuing education credits per biennium to retain registry status in compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services. At least 2 of these credits must be in CT. Certification or re-certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire.

Preferred Computerized Tomography (CT) certification until January 1, 2018, at which time this becomes a minimum requirement.

Related Experience

Minimum One-year work experience in general diagnostic radiology .

Preferred One year of experience performing CT scans.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Effective written and verbal communication and customer service skills. Ability to deal with people of different ages, backgrounds, and educational levels. Effective problem solving skills. Ability to work in a high volume department while remaining organized and composed.

Preferred

Computer Competency

Shows how to use (through a competency assessment) a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical/Mental

Minimum: Frequent reaching, standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, and kneeling. Ability to lift up to a maximum of 35lbs. and perform push/pull tasks that require a maximum force of 35 lbs. Ability to physically operate safe patient movement equipment in compliance with the Safe Patient Movement Policy. Ability to perform detailed tasks and work with interruptions and changing priorities. Has the ability to hear speech, distinguish sounds, speak loudly and softly, and utilize near/far vision, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, depth perception, and color distinction. Needs to be able to distinguish hot and cold temperatures and smell odors.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.