CT Technologist

Responsibilities:

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Diagnostic Center Wellington has a need for a registered CT Technologist to work on a Full-Time basis, weekdays 8:00am-4:30pm.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• Prepares patients for CT procedures. Uses standard precautions on all patients.
• Provides pertinent information to Radiologist, which will contribute to the plan of care.
• Discusses with patients the process to be followed in performing the CT procedures; Obtains patients signatures for consent forms and other paperwork as needed.
• Obtains optimum quality CT scans with appropriate measurements, windows and other special functions for interpretation by Radiologist.
• Monitors intravenous contrast injections. Must be proficient starting IV's and using CT injector.
• Provides radiation protection to patients in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Makes sound decisions based on judgment within scope of their ability on technical or patient related problems.
• Assists in quality control of the equipment by contacting appropriate personnel and notifies supervisor as required.
• Maintains daily log of patients, assists in compiling monthly statistical data, and assists with other documentation and / or reporting as requested.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of CT department and equipment. Uses proper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needles properly and maintains adequate supplies.
• Maintains item stock and orders supplies as needed.
• Performs all duties while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to all co-workers, management and the public.
• Demonstrates current competencies related to job position. Maintains current CPR certification, CME requirements, and technical certification.
• Adheres to all aspects of the companys Corporate Compliance Program.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Performs related tasks as requested by supervisor.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine.
• Currently registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography and Computed Tomography. Credentials: R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT).
• Active TN State X-Ray license is required. Experience is preferred but Registry eligible will also be considered.
• Current BLS certification

EXPERIENCE: Two years' experience in CT technology preferred.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessees largest primary care organization with more than 415 providers at 87 practice locations in 19 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.