CT TECH REG

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a CT Technologist, Reg to perform diagnostic imaging. The role is full-time, 80 hours per pay period with variable shifts in a regional hospital setting.

Required education includes an accredited radiologic technology program with ARRT CT within 1 year or NMCTB alternative, plus Tennessee licensure and life support certifications. Radiology department responsibilities emphasize safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited program in radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine.
• Knowledge of imaging processes, filing/reporting systems, and current imaging developments.
• State licensure in Tennessee; ARRT CT within 1 year, or NMCTB option with ARRT CT within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging of patients as part of radiology services.
• Assists physician with obtaining patient records and correctly identifies records/images.
• Maintains imaging equipment and reports any equipment failures.
• Loads and processes film correctly.
• Keeps abreast of new imaging methods through independent study and continuing education.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program

Job description

Overview

CT Technologist, Reg

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

Perform diagnostic imaging of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician customers in obtaining patient records.
• Correctly identifies records and images.
• Helps maintain equipment; reports any equipment failures.
• Correctly loads and processes film.
• Keeps abreast of new and approved methods of imaging through independent study and continuing education.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Must be a graduate of an accredited educational program of radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology. Must have knowledge of: the imaging process; filing and reporting systems; current developments in imaging; hospital functions; and policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to imaging service.

For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in sectional imaging and use of sectional imaging equipment is preferred. Orientation is given to all newly employed personnel, as well as educational preparation for specialty areas.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

ARRT (R) and within one (1) year ARRT (CT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMCTB) and within one (1) year ARRT (CT) required. State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.

Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).