CT Technologist (1st Shift)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Overview: This position is eligible to receive a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus. Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hour Shifts Day Shift Monday through Friday Rotating Weekends, Holidays and Call Start time between 8 am to 9 am (Flexible) Job Description Summary: Performs CT examinations on pediatric patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images. Job Description: Essential Functions: Operates CT equipment to produce diagnostic images of patients' internal structures. Prepares patients for CT procedures by positioning them correctly and administering contrast media as required. Monitors patients during CT scans to ensure their safety and comfort. Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that all images are properly labeled and stored. Calibrates and maintains CT equipment to ensure optimal image quality and patient safety. Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to interpret CT images and provide accurate diagnoses. Education Requirement: Graduate of an accredited educational program for Radiologic Technology, required. Licensure Requirement: Active Status with the Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, required. Current ODH License, required Certifications: Current CPR Certification, required. ARRT certification (CT) within 1 year of employment, required. Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience: Twoyears of clinical experience in the RadiologicSciences, required. One year of experience in CT procedures, preferred. Experience in pediatric setting, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited educational program for Radiologic Technology, required.
Active Status with the Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, required.
Current ODH License, required
Current CPR Certification, required.
ARRT certification (CT) within 1 year of employment, required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Twoyears of clinical experience in the RadiologicSciences, required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in CT procedures, preferred.
Experience in pediatric setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates CT equipment to produce diagnostic images of patients' internal structures.
Prepares patients for CT procedures by positioning them correctly and administering contrast media as required.
Monitors patients during CT scans to ensure their safety and comfort.
Maintains accurate patient records and ensures that all images are properly labeled and stored.
Calibrates and maintains CT equipment to ensure optimal image quality and patient safety.
Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to interpret CT images and provide accurate diagnoses.