CT Technologist PRN

Intermountain Health • American Fork, UT

4d • $35 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs a variety of computed tomography procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This role requires ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgment to produce high-quality scans. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work (youtube.com) The Saratoga Springs FSED location operates as a satellite facility of American Fork Hospital, offering outpatient imaging, laboratory services, and full emergency care. The American Fork Hospital is a nationally recognized community hospital with a commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of the rapidly growing population in North Utah County. We offer state-of-the art technology, 90 beds, and a medical staff of more than 300 doctors representing 30 specialties. We are committed to offering a wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, including a fully equipped emergency department. Position Details Department Location: Saratoga Springs Hospital CT Starting Pay: $35.25 + depending on experience Hours: PRN (as needed) Shift Details: PRN - Fluctuating shift-based department needs Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Requirements

• Radiography Certification/Registration (ARRT)
• Relevant State licensure (where required)
• Demonstrated CT proficiency.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (healthcare)
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• CT Certification/Registration (ARRT)
• 1+ year(s) CT experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol.
• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.
• Familiar with the ALARA program and follows proper radiation safety protocol.
• Demonstrates ability to critique own films.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration.
• As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers oral barium products or intravenous contrast material to patients.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Provides appropriate patient education and ensures patient comfort.
• Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees