CT Technologist Weekend

Intermountain Health

4d • $35 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This position uses ingenuity, iniative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans. If you are interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain Health, click here to schedule time with me! Posting Specifics Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), Weekend Shift Unit/Location: Platte Valley Hospital Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. 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. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” 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 by: Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images. Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. Performs exams per department protocol. Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured. Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff. Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination. Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns. Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure. Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques. Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents. Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems. As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers contrast media to patients per protocol and provides education to patients regarding safety concerns inherent to contrast administration. Stays updated with the latest advancements in CT technology, techniques, and protocols by participating in continuing education and professional development activities Assists and instructs students and other radiology technologists in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment. Required for All Jobs • Performs other duties as assigned Patient Care Options X Patient Care

Requirements

• Demonstrates understanding of sectional anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating CT equipment with a strong understanding of of CT imaging techniques and protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocols relating to contrast administration, including contrast injector operation as applicable.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging including ability to view, transfer and manipulate images.
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and can respond appropriately.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Health Services\ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (RT)(R) Upon Hire
• Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support within 60 Days
• Health Services\IV - IV Competency within 90 Days
• Relevant state licensure as applicable, Upon Hire (Where applicable)
• Must complete the controlled substance module within 30 Days (Where applicable)
• Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within 30 Days
• Specific facility-based certifications may also be required for this role. If this applies, each facility would define and manage compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Computed Tomography Technologist - American Registry of Radiography Technologists ARRT (R)(CT)
• 1-2 years of CT experience
• 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting
• For caregivers hired in this role in the State of Colorado, a Fluoroscopy License

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job
• Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol.
• Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
• As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers contrast media to patients per protocol and provides education to patients regarding safety concerns inherent to contrast administration.
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in CT technology, techniques, and protocols by participating in continuing education and professional development activities
• Assists and instructs students and other radiology technologists in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees