Job Summary: Performs computerized tomography (CT) examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians.
Essential Responsibilities: - Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, explains procedure to patient, and is sensitive to patients anxiety about procedure.
- Reviews patients medical history prior to performing CT procedure and confirms that patient has signed a contrast media consent form.
- Positions patient on examination table and monitors patients condition during examination.
- Introduces intravenous contrast material as directed by radiologist.
- Controls and adjusts CT equipment to assure that images meet requirements.
- Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files showing patients name, date of CT examination, referring physician, and nature of examination.
- Prepares and submits reports showing the number and type of examinations.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of recent experience as a Radiological technologist with ARRT required.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience as a CT Technologist or registry eligible ARRT advanced certification in CT required; however, for new hires in classification, certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- Venipuncture competency checks off or must acquire competency check off within three (3) months of hire.
- Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Radiologic Technologist License (District of Columbia)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography within 12 months of hire
- Radiologic Technologist Certification
Additional Requirements:- Required to stand, push, pull and lift patients.
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or department without affecting departmental flow.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
- May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills, walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Knowledge of customer focused service requirements of the organization.
- Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with members and coworkers.
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
- Specialized training in computerized tomography required.
Preferred Qualifications: PrimaryLocation : District of Columbia,Washington,Capitol Hill Medical CenterHoursPerWeek : 1Shift : EveningWorkdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatWorkingHoursStart : 12:00 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PMJob Schedule : Call-in/On-CallJob Type : StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : M40|OPEIU|Local 2Job Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Imaging & RadiologyDepartment : Capitol Hill Medical Center - Cat Scan - 1808Travel : Yes, 10 % of the TimeKaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.