CT Technologist Full Time

Vibra Travels•Kerrville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Peterson Health is seeking a CT Technologist to join its team in Kerrville, Texas. Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization recognized as one of the nation’s Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals. It is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. The CT Technologist works under the supervision of radiologists and the management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles. The role includes injecting and distributing contrast to enhance anatomy and assisting with invasive procedures as requested. The position 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. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is currently offered.

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. from the Texas Medical Board, 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 evaluate images and position patients and adjust equipment to obtain desired images.
Skill in safe and efficient CT equipment operation and quality control.
Venipuncture skills and comprehensive knowledge of appropriate contrast use and injection.
Ability to determine protocols for efficient acquisition of optimum diagnostic images.
Ability to learn and perform interventional procedures in a 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 to enhance anatomy.
Assist with invasive procedures as requested.
Operate CT equipment safely and efficiently and perform quality control.
Determine exposure factors and imaging protocols to produce optimum diagnostic images with minimum patient exposure.
Evaluate images for technique, positioning, and other relevant qualities.
Position patients and adjust equipment to obtain the desired anatomy image.
Perform venipuncture and use and inject contrast appropriately for patient exams.
Learn and perform interventional procedures as required in the CT environment.
Develop or adapt techniques when necessary to keep the department up to date.