CT Technologist - Radiology CT Scan - PRN

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist provides courteous and professional CT technical procedures and exams for incoming patients, operates radiologic equipment, and completes paperwork associated with technical procedures. This patient-facing role performs diagnostic computed tomography procedures, including administering contrast under supervision, and involves call. It is on-site and has no supervisory or budget responsibility. The position is listed as PRN, with variable shifts of less than 12 hours and zero hours per week.

Requirements

Radiography ARRT certification (required).
Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) license from KSBHA (required).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire (required).
Demonstrated communication, initiative, flexibility, teamwork, and willingness to take on needed assignments.
Accountability and responsibility for own actions and decisions.
Proper use of equipment, time, and supplies, with attention to cost control and resource utilization.
Knowledge of appropriate care for patients from school age through gerontological age.
Willingness to improve knowledge through departmental meetings, in-services, and other educational activities.
Ability to perform patient-facing CT procedures and related duties, including venipuncture and contrast administration under supervision.

Nice To Haves

One year of CT experience (preferred).
Advanced Registry in CT (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic computed tomography procedures using a pressure injector and administer contrast under supervision.
Prepare and position patients for CT procedures; adjust immobilization devices to obtain requested views.
Determine and set exposure factors based on patient and examination requirements to produce images with appropriate detail, density, and accuracy.
Use radiation-protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Perform technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnosis.
Perform routine maintenance, diagnose equipment malfunctions, make minor repairs, and arrange for repairs as needed.
Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
Assist the radiologist during examinations.
Measure and mix contrast media for oral consumption.
Process images and review them for identification and quality control.
Prepare images for review by a radiologist or requesting physician.
Perform office work, including answering phones, obtaining information from the computer, and ordering departmental supplies.
Perform venipuncture for injections.
Take call as required.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.