CT Technologist

American Addiction Centers•Grafton, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist will competently operate CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures. This includes basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic, and extremity imaging. The role involves obtaining medical history from patients, comparing requisitions to physicians' orders for accuracy, positioning patients, and selecting appropriate scanning factors. The technologist will also prepare and administer contrast media under the direction of a Radiologist, provide measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation, and post-process images. Responsibilities include maintaining records, entering patient and study information into the radiology information system, documenting billing codes, identifying equipment performance issues, performing quality assurance tests, and reporting malfunctioning equipment. The role also involves patient positioning and transporting duties, which may require lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique. The technologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served, understanding principles of growth and development over the life span and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.

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

Nice To Haves

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity.
Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist, and assists in the proper scanning techniques.
Provides measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation with direction from the Radiologist.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses 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 departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Sign on bonus
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