Computed Tomography (CT) Technician at Georgia Bureau of Investigation – Georgia

Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.


The State Medical Examiner's Office (MEO), within the Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) provides complete forensic pathology services to 155 of Georgia’s 159 counties in deaths which qualify as coroner cases under the Georgia Death Investigation Act. The MEO is seeking qualified applicants to a Computed Tomography (CT) Technician position. This position will be located at the GBI Headquarters Medical Examiner’s Office in Decatur, Georgia.

Decatur is located within the Atlanta metropolitan area, a premier destination for business professionals and their families. The metro Atlanta region is home to more than 5.3 million people and nearly 150,000 businesses, a world-class airport, multiple parks and green space, competitive schools and numerous amenities for entertainment, sports and restaurants that all offer a top-tier quality of life. From its diverse economy, global access, abundant talent and low costs of business and lifestyle, metro Atlanta is a great place to call "home." Residents have easy access to arts, culture, sports and nightlife, and can experience all four seasons, with mild winters that rarely require a snow shovel. Learn more at: http://www.metroatlantachamber.com.

The Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Georgia oversees the GBI’s medical examiner (M.E.) program and also assists in establishing policies and guidelines for all Georgia coroners and local medical examiners.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following protocols established by the Medical Examiner’s Office, the Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will:

1. Prepare the BodyTom CT scanner, including daily Quality Control
2. Retrieve decedents from cooler for CT imaging
3. Perform CT scans as per protocol
4. Transfer images/files to the GBI PACS system
5. Return decedents to cooler


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree or diploma in radiologic technology from an accredited college or university or program AND American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THIS JOB INCLUDE:

1. Must be proficient in English.
2. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to deal with grief.
3. Must have a record of dependability and reliability.
4. Must display a high level of effort and commitment toward performing work and demonstrate responsible behavior

Disclaimer: The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) and standing for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires the incumbent to work in a forensic/morgue office setting which includes a shared work space with other forensic professionals. This role may require some rotating on-call work outside of the normal business hours which includes nights and weekends.

NOTE: This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
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• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit a copy of the credential evaluation as part of the application process. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
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