Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist

Sanford Health•Ladysmith, WI

3d•$31 - $47

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic computed tomography scans and produce quality CT images using professional judgment. The technologist provides patient care, initiates life-support measures when necessary, and works effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and other healthcare workers. The role requires developing an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status and working with patients of all age groups. The CT Technologist operates CT equipment, performs related procedures and protocols, learns and uses new technology, and may orient new employees. The position is in a progressive, multi-modality radiology department offering services including CT, MRI, mammography, general radiology, ultrasound, DEXA, nuclear medicine, and PET/CT. Cross-training opportunities and experience with emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and procedural patients are available in a rural healthcare setting. The schedule includes day and PM shifts, at least one night of call per week, and a weekend rotation approximately every six weeks. At Sanford Rural Network facilities, responsibilities may be expanded according to facility needs, potentially including on-call nights, weekends, and holidays; diagnostic radiology procedures; basic diagnostic radiology tasks; and mobile imaging, EKG, cardiac monitor placement, or DEXA procedures.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training at an American Medical Association-approved school or a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology-accredited program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and I.V. certification 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 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, consistent with Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence and American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic computed tomography procedures and produce quality CT images.
Use professional judgment when performing procedures and protocols.
Provide patient care and initiate life-support measures as necessary.
Interact effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and healthcare workers.
Obtain information professionally from patients or their responsible parties to support personalized treatment and care.
Operate CT equipment and perform related procedures and protocols.
Learn and use new technology and orient new employees.
Work with patients of all age groups while developing an understanding of their physical and emotional status.
At applicable rural network facilities, perform diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks, and potentially mobile imaging, EKG, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.
Participate in call coverage, including at least one night of call per week, and a weekend rotation approximately every six weeks.