CT Technologist (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

2d•$32 - $47

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs diagnostic computed tomography scans, producing quality images and exercising professional judgment during procedures. The role provides patient care, initiates life-support measures when necessary, and communicates effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and other healthcare workers. The technologist operates CT equipment, performs related procedures and protocols, learns and uses new technology, and may orient new employees. The role also involves obtaining relevant information from patients or their responsible parties and developing an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status. The technologist works with patients of all age groups. The department serves both inpatients and outpatients and performs cardiac, trauma, oncology, neurology, and CT/interventional radiology procedures. It is a fast-paced, team-oriented setting with advanced equipment, including a dual-energy CT scanner. Depending on facility needs, Sanford Rural Network sites may add responsibilities such as on-call rotations at night, on weekends, or on holidays. Additional duties may include general diagnostic radiology tasks and protocols, mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training at an American Medical Association-approved school or a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology-accredited program.
ARRT certification is required at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support and I.V. certification are required within six weeks of employment, with recertification as necessary.
North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board licensure is required if working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures.
A permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health is required for technologists practicing in Iowa.
CT certification is required within 24 months of hire for work in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Nice To Haves

Computerized Tomography (CT) training or experience.
CT certification obtained within two years, as preferred for Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence and American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic CT scans and produce quality images.
Exercise professional judgment when performing procedures.
Provide patient care and initiate life-support measures when necessary.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and other healthcare workers.
Operate CT equipment and perform related procedures and protocols.
Learn and use new technology and orient new employees.
Obtain relevant information from patients or their responsible parties to support personalized treatment and care.
Work effectively with patients of all age groups while considering their physical and emotional status.
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks, following general radiology protocols.
Depending on facility needs, perform on-call rotations at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
May perform mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.