CT Scan Technologist - FT Night Mon-Fri Midnight-8am

Guthrie

Sayre (Bradford County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to $30,000 signing bonus

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a CT Scan Technologist for the night shift (Mon-Thurs 6p-4a). The role involves operating CT equipment, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining departmental functions under minimal supervision. Applicants should have relevant certifications, with a substantial signing bonus available for external candidates.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of ARRT(R) certification experience recommended.
Experience with CT and other subspecialties preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform various CT technical procedures and ensure patient safety.
Maintain and operate radiation-producing equipment.

Skills

CT procedures

Radiation safety

Patient monitoring

Education

Associates degree with additional skills training

ARRT(R) Certification

ARRT Certification (CT) preferred

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Job Description

This position offers up to $30,000 in signing bonus for external applicants.

Position Summary:

The computerized tomography technologist, under the direction of a radiologist and supervisor, with minimum supervision, must maintain the daily function of the Computerized Axial Tomography department. Perform a variety of technical procedures, including the control of ionizing radiation producing equipment for radiological diagnosis.

Job Description

This position offers up to $30,000 in signing bonus for external applicants.

Position Summary:

The computerized tomography technologist, under the direction of a radiologist and supervisor, with minimum supervision, must maintain the daily function of the Computerized Axial Tomography department. Perform a variety of technical procedures, including the control of ionizing radiation producing equipment for radiological diagnosis.

Education, License & Cert:

Associates degree with additional skills training (certification).
Two years. ARRT(R) Certification required unless grandfathered and, in those cases, ARRT Certification IS preferred
Advanced certification (ARRT)(CT) preferred

Experience:

Minimum of one year. It is recommended that the technologist have experience in CT and/or other subspecialty area.

Essential Functions:

Performs CT procedures a. Initiate the scanning procedure at the proper anatomical level. b. Checks prescription/request, provisional diagnosis, hospital chart and patient identification. c. Explains the procedure to the patient, means of communication during scan and procedure to follow, if emergency arises during scanning procedure. d. Advises the patient of the possibility and/or necessity of an intravenous contrast injection and the precautions or contra indications involved with such an injection. e. Prepares room and equipment according to anatomical area to be scanned, per request and history. f. Selects correct computer protocol and initiate scan maintaining visual and/or audible communication with the patient during the scanning procedure. g. Operates Electronic Health record, scan equipment, contrast injectors and PACs systems B. Performs patient care in CT area a. Transfers the patient safely to the scanner couch, being especially cognizant of catheters, intravenous bottles, respiration aids, areas of recent trauma and patient level of consciousness or mental state. b. Immobilizes, packs and centers patient to scanner gantry at appropriate anatomical level. c. Prepares medium and patient for intravenous injection of contrast material in amount prescribed by radiologist. d. Monitors patient's condition during and post injection and must be aware of reaction and/or distress signals associated with the injection of contrast materials. e. Approaches and solicits the cooperation of the psychiatric patient, i.e., manic depressive, paranoid schizophrenic, mental retardation and senility. f. Monitors scanner systems for program errors, correction of same or notification of repair facility.

Other Duties:

Prepares appropriate images and other material to be sent to referring physicians.
Monitors scan equipment in order to avoid equipment failure.
Performs "warm up" of scanner, including daily QA procedures
Observes all appropriate radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
Complete understanding of the functionality of the EPIC and PACs computer systems as it relates to your area.

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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