CT TECH

Covenant Health; Lenoir City (TN); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Covenant Health in Lenoir City, TN seeks a CT Technologist for full-time night shift duties. You will operate CT equipment, ensure image quality, and maintain a safe CT environment while supporting radiology services for the Fort Loudoun Medical Center campus.

The role involves patient screening, contrast administration, and collaboration with radiologists on protocol development and patient care. BLS and safety standards are required.

Formación

• Must have ARRT CT within 1 year per licensing pathways.
• Alternative licensing: NMTCB CT within 1 year.
• Alternative licensing: ARDMS CT within 1 year.

Responsabilidades

• Performs CT examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
• Operates CT equipment and related devices to produce high quality CT images and optimize dose.
• Screens patients for safety, prepares patient history, and educates to minimize anxiety during CT exams.
• Administers contrast media as prescribed and may perform venipuncture as needed for CT procedures.
• Assists radiologist with CT procedures and ensures proper peri-procedure time-outs are observed.
• Coordinates scheduling/patient flow and supports inventory control and clerical tasks.
• Educates and orients new staff and students; adheres to BLS and safety standards.

Educación

ARRT CT within 1 year (Path 1)

NMTCB CT within 1 year (Path 2)

ARDMS CT within 1 year (Path 3)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

CT Technologist

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Fort Loudoun Overview:

Fort Loudoun Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is an 87,000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City, TN, with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties, the facility offers advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic X-rays, women’s imaging, and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments, our dedicated team of physicians, staff, and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Position Summary:

Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high radiation producing equipment to produce high quality CT images. The CT technologist is responsible for maintaining a safe CT environment at all times.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
• Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high radiation producing equipment to produce high quality CT images. Selects and operates the computed tomography system, physiologic gating devices and associated equipment to achieve desired results. Selects appropriate exam parameters with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition. Evaluates CT scans for technical quality, post processing, completes CT exams in electronic medical record and sends to PACS. Adjusts protocols and dose as appropriate to maintain established Dose Reference Levels per ACR and AAPM guidelines. Must obtain high quality CT scans in a timely manner. Assist radiologist in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques.
• Identifies and screens patient and others according to CT guidelines for safety. Obtains patient history, completes and verifies accurate consents, informed consent and/or permits as needed. Provides patient instructions/education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety, including the monitoring of patients by audio/visual means during exams. Positions patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with regulations while applying principles of computed tomography safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others. Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability, safety and comfort. Provides for psychological and physical needs of patients for CT procedures. Practices aseptic technique and applies universal precautions at all times. Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes.
• Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Performs venipuncture for contrast media administration as ordered/per test design as necessary for CT procedure being performed within scope of practice. Loads and operates pressure/power injector for contrast media injection. May administer oral and/or rectal contrast as needed. May perform lab draws as applicable.
• Assists radiologist with CT procedures (biopsies, etc.). Assures time outs are performed.
• Coordinates scheduling and patient flow. Proficient in clerical skills. Assists in inventory control.
• Educates, trains, orients and assists new staff members. Provides education for student technologists.
• Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Must have successfully completed an educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain one of the following:

Path 1: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R) and within 1 year ARRT (CT) required.

Path 2: Nuclear Medicine Technology certification board certified (NMTCB) and within one year ARRT (CT) required.

Path 3: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and within one year ARRT (CT) required.