Cat Scan Tech

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is looking for a CT Technologist to provide radiologic services under physician supervision. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards and working across multiple facilities. Candidates should be graduates from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ideally have six months of Computerized Tomography experience. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential, along with a valid registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Qualifications

• Currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Minimum of six months experience in Computerized Tomography Scanning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiologic care and services to patients.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and policies.
• Work across all SRHS facilities.

Skills

CT Registration

BCLS certification

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Shift

As needed. Days and Hours vary. Saturday Nights 6p-6a. Rotating Call, Holidays and Hurricane teams included.

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital

Job Description Summary

Position Overview: The CT Technologist works under the supervision of the physician, provides radiologic care, and services to patients by arranging and operating equipment in order to produce images of the human body for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. The CT Technologist ensures that the Radiology department meets current accreditation program and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists standards and achieves the Singing River Health System objectives. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. The Float CT Technologist will be required to work at all SRHS facilities.

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Education

Graduate from an accredited, state approved School of Radiologic Technology required.

License

Currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. CT Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists preferred. Licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health required.

Certifications

Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

Experience

A minimum of six (6) months experience in Computerized Tomography Scanning preferred. Float CT Tech/Premium Flex CT Tech: A minimum of six (6) months experience in Computerized Tomography Scanning is required.

Reports To

Lead CT Technologist; Operations Manager

Supervises

N/A

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, communicable diseases, CRT (computer) equipment, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes are in accordance to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. The Float CT Technologist will be required to work at all SRHS facilities.