Rad/CT Tech PRN Healthplex South

Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESMust work on average 30% of routine scheduled time in secondary modality or work the majority of scheduled time in the more advanced modality.

Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Implements radiation protection and safety standards.

Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.

Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAssociate's degree

EXPERIENCENo experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and walking.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent lifting/moving of patients.

Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.

Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Rare kneeling and sitting.

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