Cat Scan Technologist - FT- Midnight (11p to 7a)- $7,500.00 Sign On

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system dedicated to providing excellent, affordable, and valuable healthcare by partnering with patients and their families. The Wilmington Hospital Imaging Department is seeking a Full Time CT Technologist to work the midnight shift (11 PM to 7 AM). This position involves performing all phases of CT Scan Testing on hospital in-patients and outpatients in accordance with established departmental procedures and protocols, under the direction of a Radiologist. The role also includes performing other diagnostic imaging exams as skills permit and handling clerical and scheduling duties as needed. This position has a weekend and holiday requirement and offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Completion of ARRT registry.
ARRT registry in CT Scan required.
Licensed by State of Delaware on Radiation Protection.
Completion of the CT Registry exam is a job requirement (non-certified technologists will have a period of 2 years following hire to pass this exam).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Performance of all phases of CT Scan Testing.
Perform other diagnostic imaging exams as skills permit.
Perform clerical and scheduling duties as needed.
Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of CT Scanner Units.
Completes all technical assigned imaging and non-imaging procedures in the designated scheduled times.
Verifies insurance pre-authorization as defined by departmental protocols prior to scanning patient.
Assists in the learning process of students and new staff in department procedures, quality control, and radiation safety.
Administers all contrast media under physician’s supervision.
Ability to assess patient for adverse reactions and/or changes in patient status.
Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of contrast media injectors.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform i-STAT testing and accurate calculation of GFR following established departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.