CT Technologist

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is responsible for completing daily diagnostic imaging studies across CT, Digital Radiography, and C-Arm modalities, aiming to produce high-quality images for diagnostic purposes. Key aspects of the role include obtaining patient history and allergies, ensuring patient safety, providing detailed exam instructions, and accurately documenting patient information in the EHR. The technologist is expected to perform imaging according to specified protocols, produce images meeting optimum standards for radiologist interpretation, and complete notes in PACS. Additionally, the position involves performing duties as an epidural pain management technologist during procedures and as a C-arm fluoro in OR and procedure technologist as necessary. The role also requires participation in call and holiday rotations.

Requirements

Graduation from an ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Current CPR certification.
Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, R.T. (R) (CT).
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as technologist in a surgical or hospital setting with a strong working knowledge of Radiography and CT.
Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals.
Documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year).
Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination.
Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella (chickenpox) or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine.
Documented proof of Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) immunization.
Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months.
Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work.

Nice To Haves

C-Arm experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and allergies, informs patients of study, safety, contrast media contraindications.
Maintains a safe environment for the patient, staff, and visitors in and around radiology department including the MRI Suite.
Provides patient instructions related to exam including breathing, communication, observation and length of study, along with post study instructions.
Enters required patient information accurately into the EHR; scans patients in accordance with specified appropriate protocol.
Produces imaging in accordance with optimum standards for radiologist interpretation. Including appropriate imaging recons. Completes notes on each patient in PACS.
Performs assigned responsibilities as epidural pain management technologist during procedures.
Performs assigned responsibilities as C-arm fluoro in OR and procedure technologist as necessary for imaging procedures.
Participates in taking call rotation and Holiday rotation when needed.
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
Performs other duties as assigned.