CT Radiologic Technologist - PRN, East Imaging

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

70d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Imaging Manager and/or Radiologist, performs a variety of procedures, including CT scans and invasive procedures and post processing. The position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of computerized tomographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the Outpatient CT Department. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program.
• Medical and/or hospital clinical experience required.
• Basic computer experience required (1-2 years work experience or college level classes).
• ARRT certified (compliant with all continuing education mandates).
• ARRT registry eligible (must complete within one year).
• Radiological student from an approved Radiology program that has completed all academic courses (must be registry eligible within three months and complete registry within one year).
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT(CT)
• Prior hospital and/or physician office background.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of procedures, including CT scans and invasive procedures.
• Post-process imaging results.
• Utilize computerized tomographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees