CT Tech I - Weekend Program

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Weekend Program CT Imaging Team at St. Luke’s as a dedicated Weekend Program CT Technologist. In this role, you will operate state-of-the-art GE scanners and contribute to a wide variety of diagnostic procedures and studies. The position offers one weekend off per quarter and a weekend program differential in addition to hourly pay. If you are passionate about patient care and advanced imaging, this team would like to have you.

Requirements

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Computed Tomography (CT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 18 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology
No experience required
Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and basic radiation safety
Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members
Ability to work independently
Intermediate computer skills
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others)

Responsibilities

Competently operate CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity scans.
Obtain medical history from patients and compare requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Position patients and select proper scanning factors, adjusting factors to attain appropriate images, and provide radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Prepare and administer contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist, and assist in proper scanning techniques.
Provide measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation with direction from the Radiologist.
Post-process images as directed and accurately identify and label images with patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Prepare and maintain records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, and document billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identify equipment performance issues, perform equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures, report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff, and evaluate new products and equipment.
Perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
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/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

One weekend off per quarter
Weekend program differential in addition to your hourly pay
Sign-On Bonus: $6,000
Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program