CT Technician - Part Time Eves

ScionHealth; Paramount (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a CT Technologist for Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit. The facility provides 24/7 radiology services and specializes in extended recovery imaging.

You will operate CT scanners, prepare patients, administer contrast, and maintain high-quality images while focusing on patient safety. ARRT CT certification and BLS are required; one year of imaging experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Radiography program.
• ARRT certification/registration in Radiography and/or CT.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year of diagnostic radiology or imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and related equipment following safety procedures.
• Position patients for CT procedures and assist with clerical tasks.
• Dispense oral contrast and load/operate contrast injections.
• Evaluate scans for quality and label results.
• Document patient dose and charging per policy.
• Provide orientation and training for new CT technologists.

Skills

Fluent English

Good attendance

Travel 0%

Education

Accredited Medical Radiography program

CT course completion

Tools

CT scanners

Radiography equipment

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 177-bed hospital. With 159 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 18-bed ARU is designed for people who have experience the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of specialized tasks involved in the performance of CT scans.

Essential Functions

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients of CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment, as necessary.
• Schedule patients for procedures, assist with clerical functions.
• Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for CT scans.
• Adheres to protocol scan length to optimize patient dose.
• Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters.
• Utilizes Iso centering of the anatomy of interest to optimize dose.
• Optimizes technical factors to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
• Uses radiation shielding devices.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
• Records patient dose and administration of contrast medication as per policy.
• Document appropriate charging of procedures and supplies.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures if applicable.
• Provide orientation and training for new CT technologists.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $29.24-$37.08/hr.

• ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited institution in Medical Radiography and/or completed and passed an approved course in Computed Tomography.

Licenses/Certifications

• ARRT certification/registration in Radiography R.T.(R) and/or computed tomography R.T.(CT) and meet qualification required by the state working in.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience

• One year of experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality preferred.