CT Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a CT Technologist at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. This per diem role requires CT certification and a second modality certification, with duties spanning operating CT/X-ray equipment, image acquisition, and patient care.

The candidate will support radiologists, assist with contrast administration, and ensure equipment quality and safety. State and federal regs knowledge and 1 year of acute radiography preferred.

Qualifications

• CT certification and one other modality certification required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification required
• Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program; JRCERT accreditation preferred
• Must be familiar with State and Federal regulations
• One year of Acute Clinical Radiography preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and ensure proper positioning on CT table and explain the procedure empathetically
• Operate CT scanners and/or X-ray machines to obtain high-quality cross-sectional images
• Monitor patient comfort and safety throughout the procedure
• Assist radiologists and administer contrast agents or perform certain procedures as needed
• Ensure quality assurance of CT scanners and X-ray machines to maintain image accuracy

Skills

CT certification

Two modalities

BCLS (AHA)

Proficient computer skills

Acute Radiography

Education

Accredited radiology technology program

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

We are seeking a CT Technologist, sometimes referred to as a Radiologic Technologist II (Rad Tech or Rad Tech II). As a CT Technologist you will specialize and be responsible for operating CT scanners and X-ray machines to produce cross-sectional images of patient’s internal organs and tissues. You will assist in diagnosing medical conditions and the treatment plan process, by producing high-quality images that help healthcare providers make informed decisions about our patient care. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

To perform duties in this position you must be CT certified and certified in one other modality.

• Prepare patients and ensure patients are properly positioned on the Computer Tomography (CT) table and explain the procedure to them with empathy, address any concerns or questions they may have
• Operate CT scanners and/or X-ray machines to obtain images of the targeted body parts, which may involve adjusting the CT scanner settings to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure, radiation safety at all times
• Monitor our patients, as a CT Technologist ensure their comfort and safety throughout the procedure
• Assist other radiologists, as you will work closely with them, who interpret the images you produced by the CT exam, you may also assist in administering contrast agents or perform certain procedures
• Accountable for the quality assurance of CT scanners / X-ray machines to ensure they function properly and produce accurate images

Qualifications

• Licensure as required by State
• Effective July 1, 2017appropriate national certifications in two modalities required
• Current BCLS (AHA)
• Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program required, JRCERT accreditation preferred
• Must be familiar with State and Federal regulations
• Proficient computer skills
• One year of Acute Clinical Radiography preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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