CT Technologist

Primary location: Rapid City, SD USA. Department: RCH MIS CT Scan. Full-time position with 40 scheduled weekly hours.

About the role

Performs CT examinations utilizing a variety of technical aspects that require judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images. Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care. Serves patients of all ages. $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of CT radiation exposure, quality control, image reconstruction, specialized protocols and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Assists physicians in performing procedures and provides a learning environment.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual; able to start and maintain IV lines; documents appropriately in patients' charts.
• Develops and maintains teamwork; demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accepts additional responsibilities; is on time and prepared to work scheduled hours.
• Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts and ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
• Presents high-quality images to Radiologists.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e., PACS, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of a Radiology Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• (ARRT)(R) (CT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification with advanced certification in Cat Scan or completion of CT Registry within 12 months of hire.
• 1+ years of customer service experience and 1+ years of radiographer experience.
• Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy work: exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $31.62 - $39.53 per hour, determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans, health savings account, and flexible spending account.
• Instant pay available for qualifying positions.
• Paid Time Off accrual bank.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions.
• Flexible scheduling.