CT Tech I - Weekend Program

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One weekend off per quarter

Weekend differential

Sign-on bonus $6,000

Job summary

St. Luke’s Imaging is seeking a dedicated Weekend Program CT Technologist to join our imaging family. You’ll operate state-of-the-art GE scanners and contribute to a wide variety of procedures and studies.

This full-time weekend role offers a differential in addition to hourly pay, a sign-on bonus of $6,000, and a schedule of 7:30am–8:00pm on weekends or 8:00am–8:30pm on Fri–Sun. Licensure: Wisconsin Radiographer, ARRT CT within 18 months, BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Advanced Radiologic Technology training required.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures across body regions.
• Obtains patient history and verifies orders for exam accuracy.
• Positions patient, selects scanning factors and applies radiation safety measures.
• Administers contrast media under Radiologist direction and provides slices as needed.
• Post-processes images and ensures correct labeling with patient data and study location.
• Records patient and study information in RIS and codes procedures for billing.

Skills

Cross sectional anatomy

Radiation safety

IV/venipuncture

Communication skills

Independence

Computer skills

Team orientation

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

GE CT Scanners

Job description

Join Our Weekend Program CT Imaging Team at St. Luke’s!

We’re looking for a dedicatedWeekend Program CT Technologistto join our dynamic imaging family. In this role, you’ll work withstate-of-the-art GE scannersand contribute to a wide variety of procedures and studies.

What We Offer:

• One weekend off per quarter

• Weekend program differential in addition to your hourly pay

If you're passionate about patient care and advanced imaging, we’d love to have you on our team!

Schedule: Fulltime, 1st shift, (730am - 8pm Sat, Sun, Mon) or (8am - 830pm Fri, Sat, Sun)

Sign-On Bonus:$6,000

Major Responsibilities:

• Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures. Procedures include basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity.
• Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist, and assists in the proper scanning techniques. Provides measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation with direction from the Radiologist.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
• Computed Tomography (CT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 18 months, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and basic radiation safety.
• Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.