Senior CT Technologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Senior CT Technologist is an Expert Technologist with the ability to perform quality CT exams in a safe and timely manner, while providing excellent patient care. May serve as a Preceptor to other staff members. May act as Lead when Lead CT Technologist is out. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s have met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
Direct - 6 years of experience
Radiologic Technologist License - Arkansas Department of Health

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
Direct - Pediatric Required Certifications
ARRT - Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Responsibilities

Verifies exams as ordered by physician.
Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor to perform correct scan protocols in an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients.
Is an expert in, and may serve as a Preceptor in the adherence to all radiation safety recommendations, including patient shielding. ALARA.
Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor in the proper administration of IV and oral contrast.
May serve as a Preceptor in the explanation of exams/procedures to patients and families.
Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor in utilization of current or new and evolving technologies in CT.
Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.
Participates in performance improvement activities. Complies with all TJC, state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.