CT Technologist PRN

Position Summary / Career Interest: The CT Technologist is responsible for producing images that produce cross-sectional imaging for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various health system locations. CT Technologists are expected to participate in on-going training and education.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison for communication between other departments and assists when called upon for special projects that have been approved by the Radiology Department leadership team.
• Assists with developing continuing education strategies with the CT Department which will assist the long-term enrichment of the staff.
• Participates in providing teaching and learning opportunities to fellow technologists and students.
• Ensures that all staff are operating equipment optimally and safely by adhering to policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Is responsible for the operation of CT scanners and auxiliary devices within the scope of designated locations.
• Operates all equipment safely, ensuring that radiation exposure is set to provide the lowest dose for reasonable image quality as overseen by staff radiologists.
• Maintains an organized flow of the patients scheduled, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order, and performs exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient's stay in the hospital.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and responses and be able to respond immediately to patient needs.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by supervisor/senior supervisor.
• Responsible for performing routine CT procedures at a very high standard with an increasing knowledge and ability to perform specialty studies with experience.
• Must be able to set equipment parameters, provide patient assessment and education, provide accurate patient preparation, and provide venous access for the safe administration of contrast material.
• Supports the Mission and Vision of KU Hospital and the desire to reach "World Class" status.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology or in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Experience performing basic CT procedures.
• 1 or more years of large facility experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts for Kansas locations only within 90 Days.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Radiography - ARRT required to apply for Computed Tomography (CT) - ARRT.

Skills

• Advanced computer skills, related to RIS, PACS, EMR.

Schedule

Part time, PRN (varies).