CT Technologist
About The Position
Operates CT scanners to obtain images for use by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies and disease. Prepares patients for procedures, administers contrast media, operates scanners according to protocol using ALARA techniques. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs. Review patient charts and radiological history to determine proper protocol. Identify patients, ensure proper positioning and immobilization. Explain procedures, providing reassurance and instructions. Operate CT equipment and perform quality control checks. Administer contrast media and monitor for adverse reactions. Document patient history, reactions and follow up with referring physicians. Observe patient condition during CT exams and initiate emergency actions if necessary. Maintain cleanliness and follow infection control procedures. Applies radiation safety knowledge and adhere to radiation safety regulations. Schedule CT exams for optimal efficiency and equipment utilization.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Associate's degree in radiologic technology or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- ARRT(R) registered radiographer.
- Advanced CT certification or CT registry-eligible (certification within one year of hire).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a trauma and stroke centers.
- Experience with venipuncture, cross-sectional anatomy, post processing/3D, cardiac CTA, and CT-guided procedures.
- Registered radiologic technologists, without prior CT experience, can be hired and trained in CT by accepting the terms of the sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities
- Operates CT scanners to obtain images for use by providers in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies and disease.
- Prepares patients for procedures, administers contrast media, operates scanners according to protocol using ALARA techniques.
- Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
- Reviews patient charts and radiological history to determine proper protocol.
- Identifies patients, ensures proper positioning and immobilization.
- Explains procedures, providing reassurance and instructions.
- Operates CT equipment and performs quality control checks.
- Administers contrast media and monitors for adverse reactions.
- Documents patient history, reactions and follows up with referring physicians.
- Observes patient condition during CT exams and initiates emergency actions if necessary.
- Maintains cleanliness and follows infection control procedures.
- Applies radiation safety knowledge and adheres to radiation safety regulations.
- Schedules CT exams for optimal efficiency and equipment utilization.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One!
- No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Sign On Bonus available for up to $10,000 for eligible Full Time New Hires and up to $5,000 for eligible Part Time New Hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
