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welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. 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 - Evening (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.
SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED: Please refer to the Career ladder below.
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED: Shift is Sun & Mon 11am-11:30pm, Tue & Wed
3pm-11:30pm 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. 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. 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. NOTE: This document describes typical duties and
responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other
work as required. 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. Schedule MON/TUE, THU 3 PM-12:30 AM The
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