Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - FT, Weekend Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC, is seeking a CT Technologist to perform a variety of procedures applying ionizing radiation. The role requires communication with physicians, patient safety, and maintaining scanning protocols.

The candidate should have excellent customer service skills and certifications including ARRT in CT. This position is bonus eligible and offers opportunities for training skills in 3D imaging and data entry.

Qualifications

• ARRT Registered and registered in CT.
• CPR Certification required.
• SCRQSA certification needed for work in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans and related procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintain equipment and room cleanliness.
• Train co-workers and provide support in the CT room.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

3D Imaging

Basic computer skills

Data entry skills

Education

Certification Program, Radiologic Technology

Tools

CT Scanner

PAC’s system

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of procedures applying ionizing radiation. Performs CT scans as directed. Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately.

This position is bonus eligible. Please follow the provided link for details.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Identifies patients and procedures. Communicates with nursing or physician concerning patient. Informs nursing of patients that need IV sedation or biopsies. Fills out questionnaires on all patients between the ages of 12-55 years old. Positions patients accurately for all CT procedures. Patients are transferred and positioned correctly for anatomy to be demonstrated for best visibility. Knows scanning protocols in depth. Must be able to perform procedures correctly using protocol book for reference. Studies must be done in a timely manner and taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after completion of exam. Writes time procedure is finished and films on patient board. Films must be archived and taken to radiologist for reading. Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient. Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times. Adequate supplies and linens must always be available. Tables and trays must be cleaned after each patient. Uses proper technique when injecting IV contrast. Ensures IV is working and checked first with an injection of saline. Chooses correct method of injection (hand or injector). Must be proficient in filming from imaging workstation. 3D imaging and multiplanar reconstruction. Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Explains CT procedure to patient and/or family member. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history and clinical from patient, floor or physician's office. Informs patients and families of all delays. Trains co-workers and students. Assists other technologists when not busy in assigned CT room.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical. Charges procedure, supplies and surgical codes when exam is completed. Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time. Adds surgical charges when needed. Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verifies studies before sending to archive. Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers. Appropriate forms must be completed for all procedures. Fills out contrast sheet on all patients receiving IV and rectal contrast. A contrast media form must be filled out on all patients, CT forms must be filled out on all patients. Communicates with radiologist to determine appropriate protocols for each exam. Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist. Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist. Correct scans as performed. Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed. Performs warm up calibrations as needed.
• Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist. Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist. Correct scans as performed. Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed. Performs warm up calibrations as needed. Maintains competency needed for working in the CT department. Performs point of care testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• Team members employed in this job on 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements noted above.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT Registered and registered in CT
• CPR
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• 3D Imaging preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Data entry skills

Work Shift

Split (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107124 CT Scan