CT Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Fairfield, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a 20,000 sign on bonus with 2 year commitment. Who we are: We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission. CT Technologist - Fairfield Hospital Job Summary: The CT Technologist applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of CT scanning equipment in a way that provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. The CT Technologist assists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic CT scans.

Requirements

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Computer Literacy
Commitment to patient-based care
Calm Demeanor
Critical Thinking
Safety
Attention to Detail
Escalate Concerns
Teamwork
Customer Service
Maintains positive attitude
Follows Directions

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
Advanced modality registration in CT, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within two years)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
1 year of experience as CT or Rad Tech (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assures the quality of all images and confirms that all pertinent patient/procedural data is correct.
Performs computed tomography procedures.
Performs timeout as required per policy.
Properly positions patients on CT scanning cradles and properly immobilizes patients with appropriate devices to obtain desired position.
Makes radiation exposures by energizing scanner per physician request and patient history.
Performs intravenous injections and demonstrates a knowledge of use and care of existing IVs, administers oral, rectal, and IV radiographic contracts agents specific to procedures.
Assists the radiologist with biopsies, drainage procedures, etc. utilizing sterile techniques, exhibiting safe and effective use of all contrast and radiation materials.
Maintains a working knowledge of all CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.
Participates in on call rotation as required.