CT TECH REG

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

123d

About The Position

This is a dual modality position for X-Ray and CT on 3rd Shift. With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. The position is full-time, requiring 80 hours per pay period with variable hours.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited educational program of radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology.
• Knowledge of the imaging process, filing and reporting systems, current developments in imaging, hospital functions, and policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to imaging service.
• For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential.
• Experience in sectional imaging and use of sectional imaging equipment is preferred.
• ARRT (R) and within one (1) year ARRT (CT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMCTB) and within one (1) year ARRT (CT) required.
• State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
• Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging of patients.
• Assist physician customers in obtaining patient records.
• Correctly identify records and images.
• Help maintain equipment and report any equipment failures.
• Correctly load and process film.
• Keep abreast of new and approved methods of imaging through independent study and continuing education.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees