CT Technologist Full-Time Day Shift

St. Luke's University Health Network•Orwigsburg, PA

About The Position

The Registered Cat Scan Technologist performs CT scans and assists the Radiologist during invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes. The role includes communicating clinical observations and presenting documented clinical history to the Radiologist, ensuring patient questionnaires are completed and reviewed, injecting contrast in accordance with department policy, and performing 3-D imaging. The technologist provides patients with educational information about their examinations and is accountable for the quality and accuracy of digital images sent to PACS. The technologist maintains knowledge of relevant RIS/HIS modules and downtime procedures, stays informed about each patient's condition and history, and supports continuity of care. The position also requires active participation in professional development and in-services, meeting department standards in annual image peer review, and contributing to the department's patient-experience goals. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

PA candidates: Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program or be AART registered.
NJ candidates: Graduate of an ARRT-recognized School of Radiologic Technology.
Current state license (NJDEP) and appropriate ARRT registry.
One year of experience required.
Advanced CT registry required within one year of hire.
Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
Two or more years of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital setting preferred.
Recent CT scan experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and perform CT examinations as directed.
Communicate clinical observations during CT examinations and present the patient's documented clinical history to the Radiologist.
Demonstrate competency with RIS/HIS modules relevant to job responsibilities.
Inject contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
Complete each patient's CT questionnaire and review it before beginning the examination.
Perform 3-D imaging functions.
Provide patients with educational information about their examinations.
Maintain professional development through participation in in-services and continuing education programs.
Follow downtime procedures accurately to support continuity of care.
Remain knowledgeable about patient condition, history, and information relevant to the proposed examination.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS; verify the correct patient and the accuracy of medical-record information before transmission.
Contribute to the department's patient-experience goals, including providing patient education to every patient.
Meet department standards in annual peer review of images.