CT Tech- Non Registered in Beckley, WV at Raleigh General Hospital
Posted on: 20 Mar 2021
Beckley, WV
Job Description
Job Description
Raleigh General Hospital
Accountable for providing quality computed tomography studies to include abdominal, pelvic, brain, thorax, skeletal, and vascular anatomy for use by the Radiologist in the diagnosis of patient illness. Administers oral and IV contrast media appropriately
Performcs CT examinations and procedures as requested by the referring physician and Radiologist and prepares equipment and supplies.
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient andrepeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Reports to: Director of Imaging Services
FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Graduate of school of Radiologic Technology Required
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)
Licenses:ARRT registered in Radiography and WV licensure. (CT registered preferred). CPR Certification.
Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum of one-year RT experience. Minimum of six months of current CT experience. Must be physically able to stand long hours and lift heavy objects. Preference will be given to Registered CT applicants with experience.
LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
LifePoint Health, Inc.
Brentwood, TN
Across our network and at our Health Support Center, we are united by a shared mission and vision, core values and guiding principles that drive everything we do and inform our approach to patient care, quality and how we do busine. We know that to achieve our vision of creating places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice and employees want to work, we must organize around the right strategies. At LifePoint, our strategies are simple and enduring.
Our Operating Groups
LifePoint's facilities and practices are divided into four operating divisions: Eastern, Central, Mountain and Western. Each of these divisions has a leadership team that mirrors a hospital's leadership team, including a president and dedicated physician and provider leadership resources.
Our Health Support Center
Our Health Support Center (HSC), in Brentwood, Tennessee, has subject matter expertise in every area of healthcare operations and provider services. The HSC is organized to bring resources to bear across the continuum of care, from before a patient accesses healthcare services to after they are sent home, while keeping quality and compliance at the center.
On a daily basis, our group leaders and subject matter experts are working with our local markets to help develop and implement the right strategies that ensure healthcare thrives in their communities.
Our Physicians
Physicians are a critical access point to care in our communities. We work to build and maintain collaborative relationships with both our employed physicians and a broad network of affiliated providers, and we provide a full spectrum of practice management and physician support to help secure the delivery of quality care today and for the future.
-
IndustryHealthcare
-
No. of Employees60,000+
-
Website
-
Jobs Posted13300
