CT Technologist

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the application of precise positioning techniques combined with accurate settings of technical factors as well as the monitoring of equipment to insure proper functioning. Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Graduate of a JRC/ERT approved Radiologic Technology Program
Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language.
One-year experience in CT Scan
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R)
Licensed by the State of Maryland as a Radiographer
CPR Certified - American Heart Association
Must present documentation to practice on dedicated CT scanner/ MD Board of Physicians and training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams

Nice To Haves

Registered Computed Tomography (CT) (R) Preferred OR Nuclear Medicinal Technology Certification Board NMTCB with post primary (ARRT) CT and MD State Licensure

Responsibilities

Produces high quality computed tomography exams, that produce images of optimum diagnostic quality according to department and procedure on a daily basis while assuring proper and professional patient care.
Constant mental attention is required while performing studies and proper sterile technique.
Must demonstrate the capability of maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships consistent with the Holy Cross Health's Mission.
Accountable for the operation of imaging equipment, to take images of designated areas of the body under the supervision of the Radiologist.
Supports mission philosophy and policy/procedures of Holy Cross Health Systems and the Medical Imaging Department.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and organization-related information.
Adheres to standard precautions.
Completes annual mandatory training, in-services, competency documentation and any other departmental documents.
Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions and utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served to include: neonates, infants, pediatric, young adults, middle adults and late adults.
Effectively participates in team/committee activities of Medical Imaging.
Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs.
Attends departmental staff meetings.
Assists in orientation of new staff.
Completes other duties as assigned such as on-call, transporting patients, cleaning rooms, stocking supplies, peer review, etc.
Participates in team environment and will complete duties as assigned which are not limited to any one modality.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.