CT Technologist Weekend Days

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic CT scans while ensuring patient safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity. The role involves preparing and positioning patients, operating CT scanners, administering contrast media, acquiring and reviewing images, and providing radiologists with clear, complete diagnostic images. The technologist collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals, documents procedures and patient information, maintains equipment, follows radiation-safety practices and applicable regulations, and responds to patient emergencies. The position requires adherence to hospital policies, HIPAA, and patient-confidentiality standards, as well as ongoing education and quality-assurance participation. This is a regular 0.9 FTE day-shift position in the EWOP RAD weekend program. Participants work at least two designated weekend shifts per week, scheduled with unit-supervisor approval. Eligible shifts are 12 or 16 hours and start between 6:00 a.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. Monday. Full designated weekend shifts receive a $4.00-per-hour differential unless flexed based on volume. Participants may request ETO for up to six weekends per calendar year and must also participate in the designated holiday staffing rotation. The role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The EWOP program requires at least one year of relevant departmental or specialty experience for consideration and continued good standing. The position has no supervised positions and may include other duties requested by the primary manager, provided they do not compromise conduct or safety protocols.

Requirements

Graduate of a diagnostic imaging program approved by ARRT or NMTCB.
Register in one of the primary technologist pathways through ARRT or NMTCB within 12 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Ability to obtain and maintain a current, active ARRT or NMTCB registry and meet credential continuing-education requirements.
Ability to adapt to changes in work and workflow and demonstrate effective time management.
Complete assigned educational references and programs, annual Symplr requirements, and annual performance-evaluation requirements.
Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting CT scanners and related equipment.
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and quality-control checks.
Expertise in administering contrast media, including IV insertion and monitoring for adverse reactions.
Strong computer skills, including use of PACS and hospital EMR systems.
Ability to evaluate images for diagnostic quality, clarity, and completeness.
Effective verbal and written communication, including explaining procedures and documenting care accurately and promptly.
Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Excellent patient-positioning skills to optimize imaging and minimize radiation exposure.
Ability to assess patient needs and respond to emergencies or patient distress during scans.
Compassion and empathy when caring for patients who may be anxious or in pain.
Critical thinking to interpret physician protocols and adapt scanning techniques to clinical indications and patient anatomy.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a varied caseload and remain calm during emergencies.
Comprehensive understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy.
Commitment to the organization’s five priorities and Six Ground Rules.
For EWOP RAD program consideration, at least one year of relevant experience in the department or specialty; participants must remain employees in good standing and meet departmental scheduling criteria.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a CT technologist through ARRT.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Completion of an undergraduate degree.
Three or more years of clinical experience performing CT scans.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures, obtain medical history, and prepare patients for scans while ensuring comfort and safety.
Position patients accurately to optimize images and minimize radiation exposure.
Operate CT scanners and related imaging technology to capture diagnostic images.
Administer contrast agents by injection or orally and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Acquire diagnostic images according to physician protocols and clinical indications.
Review images for clarity, completeness, and diagnostic quality before submitting them to radiologists.
Follow ALARA principles and radiation-safety protocols for patients, self, and staff.
Document procedures, patient information, incidents, and reactions in the medical record system.
Perform routine equipment checks and coordinate service or repairs as needed.
Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare providers to support accurate and timely diagnosis.
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, contrast reactions, and patient distress.
Comply with hospital policies, HIPAA, and state and federal imaging guidelines.
Maintain current knowledge of CT technology, protocols, and safety practices through ongoing training.
Participate in quality-assurance programs to maintain imaging and patient-care standards.
Provide compassionate care while respecting patient dignity, privacy, and cultural differences.
Protect confidential patient information from unauthorized use.
Perform other duties requested by the primary manager when consistent with conduct and patient- and employee-safety protocols.
Work at least two designated weekend shifts per week if participating in EWOP RAD, subject to unit scheduling criteria and supervisor approval.
Participate in the designated holiday staffing rotation, including holidays that fall on non-weekend days.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus
$4.00-per-hour differential for full designated 12- or 16-hour weekend shifts, unless flexed based on volume
EWOP RAD participants may request ETO for up to six weekends per calendar year

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