UVA Community Health
Overview
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CT Tech (PRN)
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UVA Community Health . We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
Job Information
Job Title:
CT Technologist Job Code:
CT3143 Position Type:
PRN (Nonexempt)
Responsibilities The CT technologist assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the CT equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
Patient Care:
Ensure patient safety and comfort in the radiology department. Explain the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety. Prioritize workflow based on patient condition and ensure timely arrivals and departures. Provide an atmosphere conducive to patient cooperation and confidence. Utilize data from patient satisfaction and practice performance to identify opportunities for improvement and participate in planning.
Compliance:
Follow OSHA regulations and use universal precautions. Clean examination surfaces between patients and provide clean linen; immediately clean spills following precautions. Properly store accessory equipment when not in use.
Teamwork:
Work within a team to achieve patient and team goals; share and initiate regular professional communication with co-workers and participate in regular staff meetings.
Technical Competency:
Follow routine standards and safely manipulate the CT equipment. Maintain sterile equipment and fields; adjust cameras to obtain proper density and contrast; perform warm-up and QC procedures; use protocols to obtain images; critique image quality and determine if repeats are necessary.
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. 2 Year/Associate's Degree preferred. Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography Program.
Experience:
1 year of CT experience preferred.
Licensure:
ARRT CT (RT(R)(CT)) certification/registration required within 12 months of hire.
Additional Skills/Requirements:
Analytical ability, basic computer skills, good communication, ability to adapt procedures to patient age, and ability to interpret information for age-specific care. Able to prepare patients for procedures and operate CT equipment.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Physical Demands
Physical Demand Code:
13A, Imaging Work Function/Activity:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires standing for long periods, frequent travel and overhead/repetitive reaching. Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and handwriting. Able to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. Weight over 35 lbs requires Safe Handling Equipment. May be exposed to radiation. This job description may be amended at any time at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
Other May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
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Join to apply for the
CT Tech (PRN)
role at
UVA Community Health . We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
Job Information
Job Title:
CT Technologist Job Code:
CT3143 Position Type:
PRN (Nonexempt)
Responsibilities The CT technologist assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the CT equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
Patient Care:
Ensure patient safety and comfort in the radiology department. Explain the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety. Prioritize workflow based on patient condition and ensure timely arrivals and departures. Provide an atmosphere conducive to patient cooperation and confidence. Utilize data from patient satisfaction and practice performance to identify opportunities for improvement and participate in planning.
Compliance:
Follow OSHA regulations and use universal precautions. Clean examination surfaces between patients and provide clean linen; immediately clean spills following precautions. Properly store accessory equipment when not in use.
Teamwork:
Work within a team to achieve patient and team goals; share and initiate regular professional communication with co-workers and participate in regular staff meetings.
Technical Competency:
Follow routine standards and safely manipulate the CT equipment. Maintain sterile equipment and fields; adjust cameras to obtain proper density and contrast; perform warm-up and QC procedures; use protocols to obtain images; critique image quality and determine if repeats are necessary.
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. 2 Year/Associate's Degree preferred. Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography Program.
Experience:
1 year of CT experience preferred.
Licensure:
ARRT CT (RT(R)(CT)) certification/registration required within 12 months of hire.
Additional Skills/Requirements:
Analytical ability, basic computer skills, good communication, ability to adapt procedures to patient age, and ability to interpret information for age-specific care. Able to prepare patients for procedures and operate CT equipment.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Physical Demands
Physical Demand Code:
13A, Imaging Work Function/Activity:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires standing for long periods, frequent travel and overhead/repetitive reaching. Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and handwriting. Able to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. Weight over 35 lbs requires Safe Handling Equipment. May be exposed to radiation. This job description may be amended at any time at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
Other May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
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