CT Technologist Full Time

Vibra Travels • Ingram, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Peterson Health is seeking a CT Technologist in Kerrville, Texas. The CT Technologist works under the supervision of radiologists and the management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles, inject and distribute contrast to enhance anatomy, and assist with invasive procedures as requested. The role uses a Siemens Somatom X.cite 128-slice CT scanner.

Available schedules are Monday–Friday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; Monday–Friday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; or Friday–Monday, 1 p.m.–9 p.m. Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization recognized for rural and community hospital care, nursing excellence, and its workplace culture.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiologic Science.
• Certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography: A.R.R.T. (R) (CT).
• R.T. (R) (CT) ARRT registration, M.R.T. Texas Medical Board credential, and CPR certification.
• At least 6 months of CT experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, decision-making, and patient-care skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, imaging techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
• Knowledge of radiographic physics, medical terminology, and cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to determine exposure factors that produce optimum images with minimum patient exposure.
• Ability to assess images for technique, positioning, and related qualities.
• Skill in safe and efficient operation of CT equipment and quality control.
• Ability to adapt techniques and develop improved methods to keep the department up to date.
• Venipuncture skills and comprehensive knowledge of contrast use and injection for patient exams.
• Ability to determine protocols that produce optimum diagnostic images efficiently.
• Ability to learn and perform interventional procedures in the CT environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Science.
• Multiple modality registries from ARRT.
• More than 1 year of CT experience.

Responsibilities

• Acquire diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles.
• Inject and distribute contrast for anatomy enhancement.
• Assist with invasive procedures as requested.
• Position patients and adjust equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Evaluate images for technique, positioning, and other image qualities.
• Operate CT equipment safely and efficiently and perform quality control.
• Determine appropriate exposure factors and imaging protocols.
• Learn and perform interventional procedures as required in the CT environment.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee education scholarships.
• Employee referral program.
• Merit increases.
• Free access to an onsite fitness facility.
• Great culture.

What This Job Offers

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