CT TECH - DAYS

UHS • Washington, DC

117d

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved 'High Performing' status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, 'High Performing' is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 'At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients,' says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. 'These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.' Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Diploma from a certified school of radiologic technology.
• Minimum one-year experience as a registered Computed Tomography Technologist required, acute care experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Active American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)(CT) license required.

Nice To Haves

• Committed to our culture that Every Moment Matters.
• Committed to the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality diagnostic images of human anatomy and vascular structures following prescribed protocols.
• Perform examinations in a proficient, courteous, and professional manner.
• Complete ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Demonstrate radiation protection/safety for patients, staff, and self.
• Maintain equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, regulatory or accreditation requirements.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, e.g. The Joint Commission and American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Demonstrate compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Demonstrate strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as interact well with the public.
• Perform CT exams independently.
• Follow physician’s orders.
• Access patency of IV sites before injections.
• Look up lab values and pull related exams for radiologist viewing.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees