CT Tech II - Weekend Program

West Allis Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Benefits from day one

Weekend program differential

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

New CT scanner experience

Team-oriented culture

Résumé du poste

Aurora Medical Center West Allis is seeking a full-time Weekend Program CT Technologist II to join our fast-paced Imaging team. The weekend schedule features 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) with coverage on Fri, Sat, Sun, plus holiday rotation and limited weekday call.

You will operate CT equipment, perform a range of diagnostic procedures, and assist radiologists with contrast administration and image post-processing.

Qualifications

• Advanced Radiologic Technology training and program completion.
• Wisconsin Radiographer license and ARRT registrations.
• CT registration with ARRT and BLS within 6 months after hire.

Responsabilités

• Operate CT equipment for basic to advanced diagnostic procedures, including contrast and 3D labeling.
• Obtain medical history and verify orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Position patients, adjust scanning factors, and apply radiation safety practices.
• Prepare and administer contrast media under Radiologist direction.
• Post-process images and document study information for billing.
• Support staff and students as a resource; collaborate with other departments.
• Perform patient handling tasks and follow age-specific care policies.

Connaissances

communication skills

patient service

work independently

computer skills

teamwork

Formation

Radiologic Technology program

Description du poste

Join Our Imaging Team at Aurora Medical Center West Allis as a Weekend Program CT Technologist II!

We're growing our Imaging team at West Allis and are looking for a full-time Weekend Program CT Technologist II to join our fast-paced, collaborative department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced technology while enjoying a schedule designed for weekend coverage.

What We Offer

• $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Benefits Starting on Day One
• Weekend Program Differential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Opportunity to work with a new CT scanner and expanded advanced imaging procedures
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong leadership and teamwork

Schedule )

• 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday Rotation & Limited Weekday call to support team

Why Join Us?

Our Imaging department is a fast-paced environment where teamwork, innovation, and exceptional patient care are at the center of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills using advanced imaging technology while working alongside a dedicated and supportive team.

Make an impact, grow your career, and join a team that's invested in your success!

Major Responsibilities:

• Proficiently operates CT equipment to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include scrub CT guided invasive procedures, angiography, cardiac, cyber-knife, venography, cerebral, PET/CT, and 3D reformatting including cardiac, vascular and neurological.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
• 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), 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:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a CT Technologist role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
• Proficient 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.