CT Scan Technologist-Inpatient

Renown Health•Reno, NV

12d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the CT Supervisor, the CT Scan Technologist produces diagnostic CT scans, assists the radiologist with CT procedures, and provides patient care while representing Renown Health System’s vision and mission. The role provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs and meets departmental quality and competency standards. The technologist coordinates daily workflow and supports throughput for emergency, inpatient, and outpatient imaging. Duties include quality-control monitoring, maintaining current CPR certification and completing required in-services. The position makes technical decisions to obtain the best possible CT scans and administers IV contrast under the radiologist’s direction. It requires proficiency with CT scanning and contrast-injection equipment, hospital and departmental computer systems, sophisticated CT imaging units, and image-storage systems. The technologist performs CT procedures according to Imaging Director guidelines and Renown Health CT Department policies and procedures. Patient-care responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of examinations for neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families. The role involves advanced imaging for trauma, stroke, and code aorta cases; prioritizing care amid changing volumes; coordinating with the CT department; and contributing strategic planning input. Excellent communication, flexibility, the ability to work under stress in a fast-changing environment, and strict confidentiality are essential.

Requirements

Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R) registration upon hire.
ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) registry must be acquired within 12 months of hire.
State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills needed to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to be flexible and function in a fast-changing environment and work under stress.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical diagnostic radiographic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce diagnostic CT scans and assist the radiologist with CT procedures.
Provide patient care appropriate to patient age and needs, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of examinations.
Coordinate daily workflow and help manage imaging throughput for emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients.
Perform appropriate quality-control monitoring.
Make technical decisions to obtain the best possible CT scans.
Administer IV contrast under the direction of the radiologist.
Perform CT procedures according to the Imaging Director’s guidelines and Renown Health CT Department policies and procedures.
Operate CT scanning and contrast-injection equipment, CT imaging units, image-storage systems, and hospital and departmental computer systems.
Maintain current CPR certification and complete mandatory in-services and required competencies.
Prioritize patient care as imaging volumes and needs change, including trauma, stroke, and code aorta imaging.
Coordinate with the CT department and provide strategic planning input for its future direction.
Maintain strict confidentiality.