CT Technologist (1.0 Days - West Lafayette)

Franciscan Alliance • West Lafayette, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist operates specialized computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross-sectional images that assist radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in diagnosing diseases and disorders. The role performs injection procedures, helps train students and technologists, and works with patients to explain procedures and help them feel comfortable. The technologist maintains timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety while performing job duties. Travel is required up to 20%.

Requirements

• Required certificate in Radiology.
• Two years of radiology experience.
• Radiography (ARRT-R) certification; Indiana certification within 180 days.
• Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT) certification within one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is listed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Radiology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.
• Collaborate with physicians on patient medical issues to determine protocols and procedures.
• Complete CT exams and procedures, obtaining optimal images for physician interpretation and processing and evaluating images according to policy and protocol.
• Confirm patient identity.
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
• Review and update patient documentation in EMR and PACS.
• Perform venous punctures using universal precautions while administering contrast media.
• Follow established safety guidelines and use ALARA radiation-reduction tools and techniques.
• Assist in training students and technologists.
• Help patients understand procedures and remain comfortable during them.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility should be confirmed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available on the company career site.

What This Job Offers

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