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Computed TomographyJob Summary:
JOB SUMMARY.
CT TRAINING JOB SUMMARY
To learn or enhance CT skills to perform procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
Program Description:
The CT Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a 6-month training program that provides asynchronous online coursework and in-person clinical training for prospective CT technologists. Coursework focuses on clinical procedures, patient care and safety, anatomy and physiology, and physics and instrumentation. Lectures are provided by VUMC faculty and staff--which includes physicians, physicists, technologists, and administrators. The curriculum includes a comprehensive board review course prior to taking the national certification exam (ARRT(CT)).
Online coursework enables working professionals to fit CT education around their own schedules. Though students are expected to adhere to a pre-established timeline, much of the coursework is self-paced. Students are expected to spend up to 4 hours per week on didactic coursework. Clinical rotation shifts are coordinated between the CT Program and VUMC Radiology. During imaging rotations, each student is designated to a single, independent work assignment supervised by a board-certified technologist. Proficiency in clinical competencies is required during rotations.
Timeline Requirements:
Timeline: 6 months
Didactic Component
Clinical Component
Qualifications:
Certification in CT is a post-primary specialty. Qualified applicants must have certification in at least one of three primary pathways: radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiation therapy. Specifically, the program accepts students who have the following certifications:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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JOB SUMMARY
After program completion will be able to Perform all CT procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
• Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate CT screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Radiology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with radiology. (Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency to perform limited radiology and/or limited sonography services as directed by licensed healthcare team member)
• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with anatomy and physiology knowledge.
• Compliance (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates and basic knowledge of the core rules, regulations, instructions and guidelines as they apply to assignments. Knows who to go to for further explanation and support. Understands which bodies regulate the industry.
• Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
"Medium Work" category requiring exertion up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 of force frequently and/or up to 10 of force continually to move objects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Taste: Ability to detect quality, texture, consistency and taste of prepared foods/quality control. - Not Applicable
Feeling: Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, texture by touch with fingertips. - Not Applicable
Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry. - Not Applicable
Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors. - Continuous
Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information - Continuous
Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision. - Continuous
Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation. - Frequent
Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information. - Continuous
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands. - Frequent
Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders. - Frequent
Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders. - Occasional
Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders. - Occasional
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. - Occasional
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. - Not Applicable
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces - Frequent
Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. - Occasional
Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles - Frequent
Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward. - Frequent
Carrying over 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device. - Not Applicable
Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device. - Occasional
Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device - Occasional
Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another - Occasional
Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving. - Occasional
Walking: Moving about on foot. - Occasional
Sitting: Remaining in seated position - Frequent
Mist - Not Applicable
Odor - Not Applicable
Electrical current - Not Applicable
Working in high, exposed places - Not Applicable
Proximity to moving mechanical parts - Not Applicable
Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses. - Frequent
Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area. - Frequent
Climate: Ability to withstand exposure to atmospheric extremes including heat, cold, humidity, and barometric pressure changes. - Not Applicable
Radiation: May be exposed to occupational radiation, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Radiation Safety Program which includes training, use of personal protective equipment with lead shielding, and personal dose monitoring. - Frequent
Dust - Not Applicable
Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands.
- Frequent
Vibration: Subject to oscillating movement. - Not Applicable
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Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-OthersWork Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level :
Less than 1 yearEducation:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific programVanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.