CT Technologist

SHIFT:
Day (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview
This role performs a variety of intermediate computed tomography (CT) procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical details.

What you will do

- Perform intermediate computed tomography techniques and examinations:
- Conducts a variety of intermediate computed tomography (CT) procedures including assisting radiologists with biopsies, cardiac CT, CT Angiograms, portable CT scans and post-processing.
- Produce computed tomography scans for diagnostic interpretation:
- Operate CT equipment and select technical factors.
- Responsible for proper identification on images, including both identification and demographic information.
- Document all related data.
- Adhere to ALARA standards
- Other Responsibilities:
- Identify, process, transfer and archive patient exams including exam records, images and patient demographics.
- Maintain the integrity and security of the radiology information systems.
- Resolve and escalate complex issues.
- Assist with orientating and training staff technologists.
- Develop and deliver training and in-service presentations.
- Subject to on-call status including weekends, holidays and other shifts as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

- High School Diploma / GED - Required
- Technical Diploma Radiology Program - Required

Experience Qualifications

- At least three (3) years relevant experience - Required
- Pediatric experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

- Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required or
- Computed Tomography (CT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) - upon hire - Required and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

Skills and Abilities

- Intermediate knowledge of computed tomography imaging (Required proficiency)
- Intermediate knowledge of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) (Required proficiency)
- Intermediate knowledge of radiology information systems (Required proficiency)
- Intermediate knowledge of HIPAA regulations (Required proficiency)
- Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (Required proficiency)
- Excellent interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
- Excellent time management skills (Required proficiency)
- Excellent organizational skills (Required proficiency)

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SALARY RANGE:

$40.25 - $51.30 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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