CT Technologist

Akumin; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin seeks a CT Technologist to perform high quality CT studies, ensure patient safety, and communicate effectively with radiologists.

You may train new technologists and Patient Coordinators, troubleshoot scanners and peripheral equipment, and support pre-screening for contrast reactions.

This role requires ARRT CT registration, state licensure, CPR certification, and a diploma; associate degree preferred, with strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT CT registration and state license.
• CPR certification is required.
• High School Diploma with an Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to train technologists and coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications to radiation and contrast injections.
• Produce high quality diagnostic CT images.
• Communicate effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and Patient Coordinators.
• Troubleshoot the scanner and peripheral equipment (MONITORS, PACS, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

High School Diploma

AR RT CT registration

State license

CPR certification

Tools

PACS

Imaging software

Job description

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 include, but are not limited to:

• 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.