CT Technologist, Evening Shift, Imaging
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a CT Technologist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a CT Technologist, you will: • Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. • Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department. Assists radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures. • Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. Identifies contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions. • Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT. • Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (MergeRIS, PACS, 3DR, Image Reformatting) • Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary. • Provide general patient care as necessary within the CT department. • Assist in orienting and training of new employees and students • Participate in performance improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school or GED
- Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
- State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license
- ARRT (CT) certification
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year CT experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department.
- Assists radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures.
- Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast.
- Identifies contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
- Properly identifies patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT.
- Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (MergeRIS, PACS, 3DR, Image Reformatting)
- Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary.
- Provide general patient care as necessary within the CT department.
- Assist in orienting and training of new employees and students
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
