CT Radiographer I

ACHE; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ACHE in Linthicum, MD seeks a CT Imaging Technician to perform routine and specialized CT procedures under supervision. The role includes selecting appropriate technical factors, administering contrast per policy, and ensuring patient safety.

The position emphasizes compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations, documentation in EHRs, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in radiologic technology from USDE/CHEA-accredited program.
• Bachelor degree in health sciences or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic CT imaging procedures and selects technical factors for each patient.
• Adheres to dose reduction, safety, and regulatory standards; administers contrast per policy.
• Documents patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
• Maintains supplies, reports equipment problems, and supports quality control.

Skills

Clinical CT knowledge

Patient care

Dose optimization

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or Certificate in radiologic technology

Bachelor degree in health sciences (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

CT equipment

Job description

Job Requirements

20K Sign-on Bonus

Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized CT imaging procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in CT, in all locations, across all patient types.Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Observes concepts of Image Wisely/Image Gently for dose reduction. Administers contrast according to facility policy.
• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of CT principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy. Follows equipment quality control procedures with appropriate documentation.
• Key Responsibility5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and education activities.

Work Experience

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Experience

• No Experience required

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Radiography (R) and (CT)
• Licensed Radiographer - State of Maryland
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Preferred

Education

• Bachelor degree in health sciences or a related field.

Experience

• Experience in CT

Licensures/Certifications