Computed Tomography Technologist - Sign on Bonus up to $10,000.00

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Computed Tomography Technologist provides CT imaging procedures within the scope of practice, including preparing patients and equipment, maintaining department supplies, and producing high-quality scans in accordance with radiology protocols. The technologist operates CT equipment safely and proficiently within the boundaries of documented education, training, supervised experience, professional credentials, and relevant experience. The role also works with students from approved educational institutions.

Requirements

Current certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) (CT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Valid driver's license and a driving history that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for childcare.
Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General or the General Services Administration, or listed on the specified exclusion or sanction lists.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem and situational analysis skills.
Ability to identify and seek needed information.
Detail-oriented and customer/client-oriented.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Provide healthcare services to eligible individuals in accordance with Cherokee Nation policies and applicable agreements.
Practice within the boundaries of documented competence, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Select appropriate scan parameters to support the safety of pediatric and adult patients.
Perform CT and CTA examinations, including examinations of the head, neck, heart, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities, as well as advanced CT exams.
Assist radiologists with CT-guided biopsies.
Operate CT equipment and automated contrast-agent pressure injectors to perform CT and CTA examinations as requested by authorized healthcare providers.
Perform quality control checks on CT equipment, power injectors, crash carts, and blanket warmers; report equipment malfunctions and follow downtime procedures when needed.
Maintain department supplies and ensure appropriate inventory is available for procedures.
Complete imaging procedures accurately using appropriate techniques, protocols, annotations, and anatomical and pathological demonstrations; identify and correct errors.
Maintain working knowledge of department equipment, protocols, and procedures.
Enter information accurately into computer systems and ensure patient paperwork and other documentation are complete.
Interpret patient requisitions and special instructions, identify patients using approved identifiers, and ensure imaging takes place in a safe environment.
Provide attentive patient care, address concerns, assist with overall care, and provide needed life-support measures.
Screen patients for contraindications to contrast material and administer contrast using prescribed aseptic technique under radiologist direction; notify providers of adverse reactions.
Follow approved imaging protocols and applicable sterile or aseptic techniques, raising questions before imaging when necessary.
Protect patients by following ALARA safety guidelines and age-specific criteria.
Recognize examination findings requiring an immediate clinical response and notify the interpreting radiologist; discuss findings and adapt procedures based on diagnostic information received.
Recognize patient distress and initiate and follow emergency procedures.
Maintain required licensure and certifications, follow applicable policies and guidelines, and meet in-service and continuing-education requirements.
Attend mandatory education and safety preparedness activities, document incidents and unusual circumstances, and notify the radiologist or supervisor as needed.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and quality and performance improvement activities; identify ways to improve workflow and the patient experience.
Manage patient flow, prioritize problems, coordinate resources, minimize delays, and communicate issues to supervisors.
Ensure exams move through the complete system to the archive and interpreting radiologist site; retrieve images from PACS and the EHR.
Maintain professional and courteous communication with patients, staff, providers, nursing, and other teams; support team participation and institutional values.
Report monthly procedure totals to the supervisor or director as directed.
Work with students from approved educational institutions rotating through the radiology department.
Maintain verifiable records in accordance with applicable retention policies and protect the confidentiality and security of health information.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to patient-care demands, including coming in early or staying late.