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Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Mc Lean, VA
Career Level: Hourly
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

This position has a $5K sign on bonus.

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 one (1) year of experience to include on-the-job training and interships 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 with one (1) year recent experience as a Radiologic technologist with ARRT required.

  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  • Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
  • Specialized training in computerized tomography required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Radiologic Technologist License (Virginia)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography within 12 months of hire
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification
Additional Requirements:
  • Current on CEUs with ARRT required.
  • Venipuncture competency checks off or must acquire competency check off within three (3) months of hire.
  • 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 then 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.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A


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