CT Tech II - Weekend Program

172 West Allis Memorial Hospital, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health at Aurora West Allis Medical Center is seeking a full-time Weekend Program CT Technologist II to join our imaging team. The role features a 36-hour weekend schedule with shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate CT equipment, assist Radiologists, manage contrast administration, and contribute to ongoing education and staff mentoring within a collaborative, patient-focused

Qualifications

• Radiographer license (state of Wisconsin)
• ARRT RT registration and ARRT CT registration
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months
• Advanced training beyond high school in Radiologic Technology
• Typically requires 2 years of CT Technologist experience
• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety

Responsibilities

• Operates CT equipment to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Scrub CT guided invasive procedures, angiography, cardiac, venography, PET/CT and 3D reformatting as needed.
• Acquire patient history, verify requisitions, ensure exam accuracy and radiation safety.

Skills

CT imaging

Radiography

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

Department: 36317 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - CT Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekend program. Friday, Saturday and Sunday first shift. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 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 Providers certification 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 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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

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With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

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We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care