CT Technologist WE Program

About the role

The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This position uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job
• Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam
• Performs exams per department protocol
• Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns
• Collaborates with other patient care providers following procedure
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems
• Administers contrast media to patients per protocol and provides education to patients regarding safety concerns inherent to contrast administration
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in CT technology, techniques, and protocols by participating in continuing education and professional development activities
• Aids and instructs students and other radiology technologists in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment

Requirements

• 1-2 years CT Experience
• Preferred 1-2 years Experience in a healthcare setting
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within 60 days, Required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R) Upon Hire, Required
• Certified Computed Tomography Technologist - American Registry of Radiography Technologists ARRT (R)(CT), Preferred
• Licensure in state of practice as applicable, Upon Hire, Required
• IV Competency within 90 Days, Required

Qualifications

• Work Experience 1-2 years CT Experience
• Preferred and 1-2 years Experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrates understanding of sectional anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating CT equipment with a strong understanding of CT imaging techniques and protocols
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocols relating to contrast administration, including contrast injector operation as applicable
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging including ability to view, transfer and manipulate images
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and can respond appropriately
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff

Skills

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations
• Typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Driving a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package here.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.25 - $54.39

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36