CT Technician, C.T. Scan, Part-Time, (30 Hour Week), Evening/Night
About The Position
The Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist) is a highly skilled professional, who is confident in producing multiplane images for interpretation by the radiologist. The CT Technologist operates specialized computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patients' human anatomy which aid the radiologist in the diagnosis of a wide variety of diseases and disorders. The CT Technologist will be knowledgeable with the CT scanner and understand how to manipulate scans to accommodate for patients’ size, motion and to reduce any undesirable artifacts. All CT Technologists will follow departmental policy and procedures in regards to ALARA, possible pregnancy, and scanning protocols as directed by the radiologist. Taking stand-by may be a necessary responsibility according to hospital needs. This is a journey-level position for a CT Technologist with at least two years of acute care hospital facility employment experience. A Computerized Tomography Technologist is a radiologic technologist who possesses the CRT, ARRT and Fluoroscopy certifications, and must obtain a Computerized Tomography (C.T.) certification within 12 months of hire.
Requirements
- Formal Training in an accredited Radiological program with an Associates degree in Radiology
- High school diploma or an equivalent G.E.D. program therein.
- Minimum of two years full time experience as a CT Technologist in an acute care hospital facility or completion of Marin Health cross-training program.
- Basic Life Support Required at hire
- Radiologic Technologist Required at hire
- Radiology Fluoroscopy Required at hire
- American Register of Rad Techs Required at hire
- Computed Tomography Specialized within 365 days of hire
- Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire
- Technical ability to perform all diagnostic radiography examinations as outlined in the MarinHealth Diagnostic Imaging Services department policy and procedure manual
- Demonstrate understanding of human cross -sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology.
- Must maintain high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques.
- Ability to interact with general public, clients, staff and referring physicians with diplomacy, tact and goodwill
- Able to communicate effectively with patients who are under stress
- Ability to participate in department team quality improvement activities
Responsibilities
- producing multiplane images for interpretation by the radiologist
- operating specialized computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patients' human anatomy which aid the radiologist in the diagnosis of a wide variety of diseases and disorders
- manipulating scans to accommodate for patients’ size, motion and to reduce any undesirable artifacts
- following departmental policy and procedures in regards to ALARA, possible pregnancy, and scanning protocols as directed by the radiologist
- Taking stand-by may be a necessary responsibility according to hospital needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
