CT Technologist - Full Time

ThedaCare • Fond du Lac, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist provides imaging services in X-ray and CT and contributes to high-quality patient care as part of a dedicated healthcare team. The role includes direct patient support, radiology procedures, use of imaging equipment, intravenous access and contrast administration, and accurate documentation. The technologist also performs department upkeep and safety tasks and may assist with laboratory work and other patient-care duties at the community hospital. The position is based at ThedaCare Medical Center – Fond du Lac Expansion in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. It is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position with a 0.9 FTE, scheduled nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every fourth weekend, and holidays that fall on scheduled workdays.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• Wisconsin license.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of experience in two or more imaging modalities.
• Advanced certification in MRI, CT, or mammography within 18 months.
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, empathetic, and compassionate care to team members, patients, families, and significant others.
• Greet patients and families; assist patients with dressing and undressing, transportation or ambulation, and comfort needs.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of imaging equipment and safety practices within areas of responsibility.
• Perform radiology procedures according to manufacturer requirements and medical and departmental standards and protocols; select appropriate technical parameters to demonstrate anatomy and pathology accurately.
• Perform intravenous access and administer contrast according to established protocols; understand contrast types and uses, recognize and respond to reactions, side effects, and extravasations, and document appropriately.
• Stock supplies, check for outdated supplies, perform safety audits or tracking, and clean rooms and equipment in accordance with requirements, regulations, and policies.
• Provide practical instruction to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Use critical thinking and ensure order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients.
• Follow radiation safety principles, including ALARA; use mobilization and immobilization devices; follow safe patient handling and infection-prevention practices, including appropriate PPE and hand hygiene.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to department policy and procedure, including image management and electronic medical record documentation.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing according to CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
• Perform laboratory quality controls and assessments and routine maintenance and function checks according to laboratory policy and procedure.
• Use downtime productively to support the Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit, including performing EKGs, obtaining vital signs, venous access and blood collection, measuring and fitting ambulation aids, splinting, bladder scanning, and applying restraints.
• Work in both X-ray and CT.
• Work every fourth weekend and holidays that fall on scheduled workdays.

Benefits

• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays and team member cost-sharing premiums.
• Daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree