CT Technologist

3 days ago

Clifton, United States Intermountain Health Full time
CT Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:

The CT Technologist conducts various CT procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, ensuring high-quality images and patient comfort. Responsibilities include operating CT equipment, adhering to safety guidelines, and providing education on procedures and contrast administration. The role requires maintaining ARRT competency, effective communication with care providers, and ongoing professional development.

Job Description:

The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This position uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans.

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $7,000 sign-on bonus, if applicable

Essential Functions

  • Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job
  • Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images.
  • Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
  • Performs exams per department protocol.
  • Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured.
  • Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff.
  • Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
  • Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns.
  • Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
  • Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
  • Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents.
  • Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
  • As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers contrast media to patients per protocol and provides education to patients regarding safety concerns inherent to contrast administration.
  • Stays updated with the latest advancements in CT technology, techniques, and protocols by participating in continuing education and professional development activities
  • Assists and instructs students and other radiology technologists in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.

Skills

  • Demonstrates understanding of sectional anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in operating CT equipment with a strong understanding of of CT imaging techniques and protocols.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocols relating to contrast administration, including contrast injector operation as applicable.
  • Demonstrates understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging including ability to view, transfer and manipulate images.
  • Recognizes emergent patient situations and can respond appropriately.
  • Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

  • Health Services\ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (RT)(R) Upon Hire
  • Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support within 60 Days
  • Health Services\IV - IV Certification within 60 Days
  • Relevant state licensure Upon Hire
  • For caregivers hired in this role in the State of Colorado, a Fluoroscopy License is required Upon Hire
  • (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module within 30 Days
  • (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within 30 Days
  • Specific facility-based certifications may also be required for this role. If this applies, each facility would define and manage compliance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of CT Experience
  • Experience in a healthcare setting

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$31.92 - $47.77

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


All positions subject to close without notice.


Keywords:

CT Technologist, radiologic technologist, CT procedures, diagnostic imaging, patient care, radiation safety, medical imaging, contrast administration, medical technology, healthcare

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