CT Technologist

Akumin; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a CT Technologist to ensure patient safety and perform high-quality CT studies. You will communicate with radiologists and patients, and may train new technologists and Patient Coordinators.

Responsibilities include pre-screening for contraindications, producing diagnostic images, and troubleshooting scanners and related equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• ARRT-certified CT technologist.
• State license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety, including pre-screening for radiation contraindications and contrast use.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic CT images.
• Communicate effectively with patients, radiologists, and staff.
• Train new technologists or Patient Coordinators.
• Troubleshoot scanner and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team training

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

ARRT Certification in CT

Tools

PACS

Radiology equipment troubleshooting

Job description

$7,500 Sign- On Bonus!

The CT Technologist is responsible for patient safety and the performance of high quality CT studies. Responsible for ensuring effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. In some instances, trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Specific Duties

• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologist and/or PC’s.
• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and all peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, etc.).

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Registered Computed Tomography Technologists by the ARRT.
• State license.
• CPR certification.
• Technologists performing mid-day moves.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• More than 50% of the time:
• Less than 50% of the time:

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.