Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist

Sanford Health•Ladysmith, WI

3d•$31 - $47

About The Position

Performs diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans, producing quality exam images while exercising professional judgment during procedures. Provides patient care and initiates life-support measures as necessary. Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and other healthcare workers. Operates CT equipment and performs related procedures and protocols, learns and uses new technology, and may orient new employees. Obtains information professionally from patients or their responsible parties to support personalized treatment and care. Develops an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status and works with patients of all age groups. At Sanford Rural Network Facilities, responsibilities may expand to meet facility needs and may include on-call rotations on nights, weekends, and holidays; diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks; and, as applicable, mobile imaging, electrocardiograms (EKGs), cardiac monitor placement, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures. The role works days and evening shifts and includes at least one night of call per week. Weekend rotation is approximately every six weeks. The department provides a range of imaging services and offers cross-training opportunities across multiple imaging modalities.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training at an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved school or a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-accredited program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and I.V. certification are required within six weeks of employment, with recertification as necessary.
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.
In Iowa, technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
If working in Aberdeen, South Dakota, CT certification is required within 24 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Computerized Tomography (CT) training or experience.
CT certification within two years, as preferred for Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) and American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic CT scans and produce quality exam images using professional judgment.
Provide patient care and initiate life-support measures as necessary.
Operate CT equipment and perform related procedures and protocols.
Interact effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and other healthcare workers.
Obtain information professionally from patients or their responsible parties to support personalized treatment and care.
Consider patients’ physical and emotional status and work with patients of all age groups.
Learn and use new technology and orient new employees.
Participate in at least one night of call per week and a weekend rotation approximately every six weeks.
At Sanford Rural Network Facilities, perform additional duties as needed, potentially including on-call coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays; diagnostic radiology procedures and basic tasks; mobile imaging; EKGs; cardiac monitor placement; and DEXA procedures.