CT Tech- Acute Care (FT- 1.0 FTE, Night Shift)

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health Acute Care CT Technologist position involves operating CT equipment to produce diagnostic images for radiologists and physicians in a busy acute care setting.

Responsibilities include assisting during exams, maintaining documentation, and supporting quality initiatives while handling complex cases in NICU, ED, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAHEA-accredited Radiology program or equivalent.
• ARRT R.T.(R) & advanced CT registry (R.T.(CT))
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Two years of radiology experience as a registered technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT exams and procedures for NICU, CCU, ED and other hospital departments as requested by the medical staff.
• Assists Radiologist and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
• Performs ancillary duties to maintain distribution, billing, archival of exams and procedures.
• Completes documentation for interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams.
• Retrieves orders and health information to ensure timely performance and reporting of exams.
• Participates in quality indicators implementation and improvement as described in the strategic plan.
• Works independently in a highly complex, acute care inpatient setting.
• Train and support peers.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Judgment and discretion

Computer applications

Education

CAHEA-accredited Radiology program or equivalent

ARRT CT registry (R.T.(CT))

Job description

The Acute Care Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist provides health care services by assisting in diagnosis or treatment. Performs CT procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Operates a CT scanner to obtain images used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient pathologies. Uses knowledge of imaging techniques and cross-sectional anatomy to create high quality images for interpretation by radiologists and other medical professionals. Modifies technical settings and adjusts scanning parameters to enhance images and minimize unnecessary exposure. Performs routine quality inspections and quality control maintenance on scanner as recommended by the manufacturer and/or organizational policies and procedures.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Radiology program or equivalent
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) R.T.(R) & advanced registry in CT, R.T.(CT)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Two (2) years of radiology experience as a registered technologist

Preferred

• One (1) year of previous CT experience in a trauma center (level I or II)

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Performs CT exams and procedures for NICU, CCU, ED and other hospital departments as requested by the medical staff.
• Assists the Radiologist and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
• Performs ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing, and archival of exams and procedures.
• Completes documentation, in designated area, of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams.
• Retrieves written orders and related health information to ensure the timely performance and reporting of exams and procedures.
• Participates in the implementation, monitoring and improvement of the quality indicators as described in the strategic plan.
• Works independently in a highly complex, acute care inpatient setting.
• Train and support peers.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsAnalyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.