Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech/CT Trainee)
About The Position
We are in search of a CT Tech or a Rad Tech who is looking to cross train into a CT Tech Role! This position determines appropriate technique and patient position using isocenter, immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum image quality. The role involves the operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art Cat Scan equipment, HIS/RIS and PACS. Delivery of patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement is expected. The technologist participates and assists the CT lead and manager with image quality activities. Ensuring a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards is crucial. Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital based committees and continuing education programs is also a key aspect of this role.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited school of Radiologic Technology
- Ability to work independently and able to perform most sophisticated and specialty procedures with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of Radiology procedures.
- Demonstrates good team work and cooperation with internal/external customers.
- Good communication skills.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Licensed Radiographic Technologist by IEMA.
- CPR certification
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certified.
- CT certification within one year of hire
- Ability to operate CT equipment.
- Ability to communicate with patients.
- Ability to adjust to flexible work hours.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back.
- Ability to participate in the “on-call” program and available to department needs with minimal notice.
- Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting.
- Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills.
- Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence.
- Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities.
- Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Nice To Haves
- prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Determines appropriate technique and patient position using isocenter, immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum image quality
- Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art Cat Scan equipment, HIS/RIS and PACS
- Delivery of patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement
- Participates and assists the CT lead and manager with image quality activities.
- Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards
- Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital based committees and continuing education programs
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
