CT Technologist - Weekend Option- The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist uses diagnostic imaging skills and CT scanning equipment safely and effectively to provide compassionate, timely direct patient care. The role supports patient diagnosis and treatment by producing diagnostic CT scans. The position is at The Jewish Hospital and follows a weekend schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It participates in an on-call rotation as required and is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

The technologist ensures image quality and verifies patient and procedure information; performs CT procedures and required timeouts; positions and immobilizes patients; and makes radiation exposures as requested by the physician, based on patient history. The role also includes administering contrast agents and intravenous injections, caring for existing IVs, and assisting radiologists with biopsies and drainage procedures using sterile techniques. The technologist maintains working knowledge of CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.

An associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute is preferred. Required credentials include ARRT certification and registration in Diagnostic Radiology. BLS certification is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at Bon Secours Mercy Health locations; the listing also notes a specific requirement at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations. Advanced CT registration and state licensure are preferred, with CT registration required within two years if not already obtained. One year of CT or radiologic technologist experience is preferred.

Requirements

• ARRT certification and registration in Diagnostic Radiology is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required before independent patient care at BSMH; it is preferred at hire there. The listing specifies it is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• Advanced modality registration in CT through ARRT is preferred; if not held, it must be obtained within two years.
• State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• Relevant skills include communication, interpersonal skills, computer literacy, commitment to patient-based care, calm demeanor, critical thinking, safety, attention to detail, escalating concerns, teamwork, customer service, maintaining a positive attitude, and following directions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
• Advanced modality registration in CT through ARRT.
• State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• One year of experience as a CT or radiologic technologist.
• Training in EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Training in a picture archiving communication system (PACS).
• BLS certification at hire for BSMH locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of images and confirm that patient and procedural data are correct.
• Perform computed tomography procedures.
• Perform timeouts as required by policy.
• Position and immobilize patients appropriately on CT scanning cradles.
• Make radiation exposures by operating the scanner in accordance with physician requests and patient history.
• Perform intravenous injections; demonstrate knowledge of the use and care of existing IVs; and administer oral, rectal, and IV contrast agents specific to procedures.
• Assist radiologists with biopsies, drainage procedures, and related work using sterile techniques and safe, effective handling of contrast and radiation materials.
• Maintain working knowledge of CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree