Computed Tomography Technologist

Virginia Heart; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights/weekends/holidays

Medical Dental Vision

401(k) plan

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Merit Increases

Career Advancement

Referral Bonuses

Discount Programs

Appreciation Events

Job summary

Virginia Heart in Falls Church, VA is seeking an experienced Computed Technologist to perform diagnostic CT Coronary Artery Calcium scoring on a Siemens Digital hybrid PET/CT scanner in an outpatient cardiology setting.

Under minimal supervision, you will ensure high-quality imaging, practice ALARA safety, document studies in EMR, and participate in continuing education while enjoying competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by AART or NMTCB.
• Ability to perform CT CT Coronary Artery Calcium scoring.
• Knowledge of ALARA radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Obtain clinical history and explain CT procedure to patients.
• Prepare equipment and room; operate CT scanner for heart imaging.
• Obtain accurate EKG data and high quality CT images for interpretation.
• Document studies in EMR accurately and efficiently.
• Follow department protocols and maintain radiologic safety standards.

Skills

Clinical history gathering

Explain CT procedure

Universal precautions

Radiation safety

EMR documentation

Education

Radiologic Technology Program (AART/NMTCB)

Tools

CT scanner operation

Job description

Location: Falls Church, Fairfax, VA Status: Non-Exempt

Shifts: Evenings/Weekends

Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits, and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart!

At Virginia Heart, we are looking for a professional Computed Technologist (CT) Technologist directs clinical care to ensure consistent delivery of services. Under minimal supervision, the CT technologist will apply high level of proficiency to perform diagnostic CT Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scoring on a new Siemens Digital hybrid PET/CT scanner. Effectively supports the practice, physicians, technologists, and other staff, in providing efficient, high-quality care to patients through the completion of the diagnostic procedures.

When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives:

• No Nights, weekends, or holidays!
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being
• Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility
• One week of Paid Sick Leave
• Annual Merit-Based increases
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events.

Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Responsibilities

• Obtain clinical history and explain CT procedure, including confirmation of proper patient preparation.
• Uses universal precautions with all patients.
• Follow department protocols, procedures, and practice policies.
• Prepares equipment and room prior to studies.
• Operate CT scanner to produce cross sectional images of the heart.
• Obtain accurate EKG data.
• Obtain high quality CT images ensuring optimal images are submitted for interpretation.
• Assist patients onto scanner and position patients in a safe manner.
• Obtain the CT data to be scored on the processing workstation.
• Documents and completes patient studies accurately and efficiently in EMR..
• Troubleshoots scanner and reports issues to Program Manager.
• Practices radiation safety, utilizing ALARA principle.
• Meet all continuing education requirements to maintain compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and workstations.
• Stock rooms with linen and necessary medical supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• License in ARRT (R) (CT) or NMTCB (CT) required.
• VA State license as required to operate scanner.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Successful completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program that is recognized by the AART or NMTCB required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience as a computed tomography technologist required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws.