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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500251 Imaging Sciences-CT
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCA 214 H
Compensation Range:
$35.35 - $47.72
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for
this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's
compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but
not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of
the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Performs CT exams by following and verifying referring provider orders and
remaining in compliance with the Imaging Sciences department and all governing
bodies.
SHIFT:
* Thurs-Sat 11am-11:30pm
TYPICAL DUTIES:
* Identifies patient service requirements.
* Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be
performed.
* Prepares patient for radiological/CT procedures by positioning patient;
adjusting immobilization devices; moves equipment into specified position;
adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
* Ensures proper imaging techniques related to patients age and ability to
understand procedure (sight, hearing needs, ability to cooperate) to ensure
image quality is successfully obtained.
* Performs procedures by following and verifying referring provider's orders.
* Applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
* Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent
patient information for timely interpretation.
* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. Maintains production and
quality of CT images by following established standards, orders, protocols
and procedures.
* Practices radiation protection techniques (ALARA), using beam restrictive
devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and automatic
exposure controls.
* Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
* Troubleshoots and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment
performance.
* Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres
to safety policies.
* At an advanced level, may train new employees or lead day to day work
activities.
SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:
* Please refer to the Career ladder
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:
* Systems: Medical Record (eRecord), Picture Archive and Communication System
(PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS), patient transport, communication
systems. CT scanners: Philips Brilliance 16, 64, iCT (256), Ingenuity (128),
and Siemens Flash. Medrad Injector- Stellant Computers with general office
products, database management software, patient tracking systems and post
processing software. Patient Insta-Dose, Point of Care Testing (POCT)
instrumentation for pregnancy and creatinine.
NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not
intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Completion of formal training in an approved school of radiologic technology.
Maintains current NYS licensure and American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) and Basic Life Support certification (BLS) certification
with CE credits as required.
Schedule: 12 PM - 12:30 AM; WKNDS/HOLS
CAREER LADDER: Three bands which are differentiated by level of independence,
supervision required, ability to precept new employees in the use of all
equipment, and the ability to lead and meet established departmental goals.
Band One (9510): Non- certified CT technologist - Technologists new to the CT
department who require training as well as regular direct supervision or
guidance from a more senior technologist. This generally involves orientation to
the department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and
routines. Is responsible for performing I-stats, pregnancy tests, starting IV's,
scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, injecting IV contrast,
preparing oral contrast, completing all associated paper and computer work, and
discharging the patient from the CT department with appropriate post CT
instructions.
Band Two (9511): Certified CT Technologist - With minimal supervision is
responsible for performing I-stats, pregnancy tests, starting IV's, scanning
patients in a safe and efficient manner, injecting IV contrast, preparing oral
contrast, completing all associated paperwork and computer work, and discharging
the patient from the CT department with appropriate post CT instructions.
Additional duties may include working on special projects, such as new equipment
evaluations and assisting in the design of areas where clinical equipment will
be installed, or assignment to departmental committees.
Band Two requires a minimum of 18 months of progressively responsible
professional work experience as a specialist in Computed Tomography in a
clinical or hospital environment with at least 6 months dedicated to the URMC
Imaging Sciences Department, certification in Computed Tomography, and capable
of performing all CT related duties.
Band Three (9512): Certified CT Technologist - In addition to the
responsibilities of Band Two, serves as a preceptor in the on-boarding of newly
hired Technologists directly orienting to equipment, imaging routines and
procedures, computer programs and software, as well as departmental and hospital
policies. A Band Three technologist is considered a subject matter expert in
downtime procedures and acts as super-user when new equipment or programs are
introduced to the department. Directly assists in the mentoring of existing
employees by providing one-on-one assistance in conjunction with the supervisor.
Independently is responsible for performing I-stats, pregnancy tests, starting
IV's, scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, Injecting IV contrast,
preparing oral contrast, completing all associated paperwork and computer work,
and discharging the patient from the CT department with appropriate post CT
instructions.
Select Band Three Technologists may be designated as leads to support operations
on various shifts. Leads may either assist their shift supervisor, or in the
absence of a supervisor, determine workflow and staff schedule/assignments.
Leads may also provide performance evaluation input to the section supervisor as
well as input to CT management to develop departmental goals and objectives.
Band Three requires a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible
professional work experience as a specialist in Computed Tomography in a
clinical or hospital environment with 1 year dedicated to the URMC Imaging
Sciences Department preferred. Technologist must be certified in Computed
Tomography, and must satisfy the requirements and be capable of performing all
duties of a Band Two Certified CT technologist. Band Three technologists should
also be comfortable operating many of the various platforms that exist within
the UR CT environment.
To be eligible for advancement consideration, technologist must be in good
standing. Readiness for movement in the bands is assessed by the CT manager and
CT supervisor upon successful demonstration of knowledge and task proficiency as
defined in the career ladder. Movement to a higher band is based on departmental
need and requires final approval from the Imaging Sciences Clinical Director of
Operations in collaboration with Human Resources. Employees hired externally
with appropriate credentials and relevant experience may enter the career bands
as a Band Three to serve in a lead role if the need exists within the
department.
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