CT Technologist

About the role

Performs computerized tomography procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician. Assumes responsibility and maintains the general care and safety of patients during diagnostic procedures. Cross training available in CT and IR. Full-time 40 hours, 10 and 12 hour shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Completes all necessary work sheets, patient records and documentation. Processes scans and related functions as needed.
• Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
• Administers intravenous contrast media to include utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
• Perform a wide range of computerized tomography procedures. Operation of CT equipment, power injectors, PACS, RIS system and processing of films.
• Assist physician in performing procedures in the procedure room.
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with all customers, as necessary to preserve optimal quality of care.
• Provide on call coverage as needed in the Computerized Tomography area.
• Perform general nursing duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient if needed.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient chart documentation, radiology files, billing and procession of images into PACS and conventional filming.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a formal program in Radiology Technology in a JRCERT approved school.
• Must be registered and in good standings with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Current Advanced certification in Computerized Tomography or must complete Advance registry within one year of the hire date.
• ARRT and CT certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• ARRT certification with two years as a registered technologist.

Preferred experience

• 1 year experience in CT.

Pay & benefits

• $10,000 Sign on bonus offered for full-time*