CT Technologist - PRN - HMC

Vitruvian Health • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

Performs CT examinations on patients of all ages, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting Hamilton Medical Center’s philosophy to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care. Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology students. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding growth and development and assessing information about each patient’s current status in relation to age-specific needs.

The position requires operating CT scanner equipment, managing patients during radiologic procedures, and selecting instrumentation and supplies appropriate to each patient’s age group. The technologist follows oral and written instructions and communicates with patients, visitors, and employees. Work involves being on one’s feet for most of the day, moderately heavy duties, and extensive patient assistance, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The worker must adjust routines to accommodate patients or department needs without affecting departmental flow, perform repetitive tasks under specific supervision, and work in a radiation area with exposure to blood, body fluids, and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

• Two-year degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology from an accredited Radiologic Technology Program deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT(R) (CT) required after one year from hire date.
• Maintain continuing education credits as established by the ARRT, ASRT, and facility.
• CPR required.
• Ability to operate CT scanner equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization.
• Ability to obtain and interpret information about patients’ needs in an age-appropriate manner.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development.
• Ability to perform extensive patient assistance, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to adjust routines to accommodate patients or department needs without affecting departmental flow.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks under specific supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training from an accredited school resulting in CT certification is preferred.
• Prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations on patients of all ages.
• Contribute to efficient department operations and support the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Assist in the clinical training of radiologic technology students.
• Manage patients during radiologic procedures.
• Select instrumentation and supplies appropriate to the age group of the patient served.
• Adjust routines to accommodate patients or department needs without affecting departmental flow.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree