Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position is in a fast-paced department that cares for OP, UC, ED and IP populations. The CT Technologist performs diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scan images, producing quality computed tomography exam images and exercising professional judgment in the performance of procedures. The role involves providing patient care, initiating life support measures as necessary, and interacting effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and healthcare workers. The technologist must possess the skills and knowledge to operate CT equipment, perform related procedures and protocols, and learn new technology. They will also be involved in orienting new employees and professionally obtaining information from patients or their responsible parties to improve personalized treatment and care. The role requires an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status and the ability to work with all age groups. At Sanford Rural Network Facilities sites, job responsibilities may expand to include on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Additional duties may include performing basic diagnostic radiology tasks, mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school or Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT) accredited program is required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and I.V. certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Nice To Haves

Computerized Tomography (CT) training or experience preferred.
Per Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) and American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation requirements, CT certification obtained within two years is preferred.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
If working in Aberdeen, South Dakota (SD), CT certification is required within 24 months of hire.
In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scan images.
Produces quality computed tomography exam images.
Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures.
Provides for patient care and initiates life support measures as necessary.
Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and healthcare workers.
Operates CT equipment to produce quality CT scans.
Performs related procedures and protocols.
Learns and utilizes new technology.
Orients new employees.
Professionally obtains information from patients or their responsible parties.
Works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status.
Works well with all age groups.
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures.
Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols.
May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.