CT Scan Technologist-Outpatient

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV is seeking a CT Technologist to produce diagnostic CT scans under the radiologist's supervision, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will assist with IV contrast administration, maintain quality control, and collaborate with urgent care, STATs and outpatient services in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ARRT certification, a Nevada Medical Radiography license, CT registry within 12 months, and BLS.

Qualifications

• English literacy sufficient to perform duties safely and effectively.
• 2 years of clinical diagnostic radiographic experience preferred.
• ARRT(R) and Nevada Medical Radiography license required at time of hire.
• ARRT CT Registry must be acquired within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic CT scans under radiologist supervision.
• Assist throughput of Urgent Care, STATs and outpatients.
• Maintain QC monitoring and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Coordinate daily workflow with CT department and participate in planning for department direction.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR Certification

Patient safety awareness

Education

ARRT(R) at time of hire

Nevada Medical Radiography license

ARRT (CT) Registry within 12 months

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

CT scanners

Contrast injection equipment

PACS/Image storage systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purpose

This position produces diagnostic CT scans, assisting the radiologist in diagnostic CT scan procedures, and ensuring patient care while representing the vision and mission of Renown Health System.

Purpose

This position produces diagnostic CT scans, assisting the radiologist in diagnostic CT scan procedures, and ensuring patient care while representing the vision and mission of Renown Health System.

Nature And Scope

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards.The incumbent is responsible for coordination of the daily workflow and assist in the throughput of Urgent Care, STATs and outpatients and providing for appropriate QC monitoring, as specified in the evaluation section of the job description.The incumbent is responsible to maintain current CPR certification, mandatory in-services, etc.This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible CT scans, and administer IV contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist.This position must be proficient in the use of in-house CT scanning and contrast injecting equipment. This position will require training and general knowledge attained to operate the hospital and departmental computer systems.The major challenges to this position are related to advanced imaging for outpatients and staying current with changes in the field of CT. Managing appropriate care prioritizations with rapidly changing volumes demands. Coordinating with the CT department on a daily basis as well as providing strategic planning input for the future direction of the department.The incumbent is required to perform CT procedures of the human body according to the guidelines recommended by the Imaging Director and Renown Health CT Department Policy & Procedure manual.The incumbent is challenged to operate a variety of sophisticated CT imaging units and image storage systems.The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and exam evaluation of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families.Excellent communication skills, ability to be flexible and function in a fast-changing environment and work under stress along with ability to maintain strict confidentiality is essential. This position does provide patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Name Description Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Experience: 2 years of clinical diagnostic radiographic experience preferred. License(s): American Registry of Radiological Technologists ARRT(R) at time of hire. State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography at time of hire. ARRT (CT) Registry must be acquired within 12 months of hire. Certification(s): BLS certification by American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire. Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.