CT/Xray Technologist

Akumin•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The CT Technologist is responsible for patient safety and the performance of high quality CT studies. Responsible for ensuring effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. In some instances, trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques. Produces high quality diagnostic images. Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists. Trains new technologist and/or PC's. Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and all peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, etc.). The Radiology Technologist is responsible high quality diagnostic digital x-ray images with special attention to radiation/safety regulations, including proper documentation and techniques. Responsible for ensuring effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. As applicable may assist in training new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Produces high quality diagnostic x-ray images. Special attention to radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with patients and radioactive materials. Responsible for patient safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique etc. Effectively communicates with customers and radiologists. May train new Radiologic Technologists and/or PC’s. Trouble-shoots the X-ray unit and all peripheral equipment (including computers, PACS, etc.).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
Registered Computed Tomography Technologists by the ARRT
If allowable by state where service is provided certification by the NMTCB in Computed Tomography acceptable in lieu of ARRT registry
State license
Licensed in Medical Imaging, if applicable
CPR certification
Technologists performing mid-day moves
Active State Driver’s License
Strong customer service skills
Organizational and multi-tasking skills
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs
The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
ARRT (R) and state license, if applicable required

Responsibilities

Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections.
Use of aseptic injection techniques.
Produces high quality diagnostic images.
Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
Trains new technologist and/or PC's.
Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and all peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, etc.).
Produces high quality diagnostic x-ray images.
Special attention to radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with patients and radioactive materials.
May train new Radiologic Technologists and/or PC’s.
Trouble-shoots the X-ray unit and all peripheral equipment (including computers, PACS, etc.).