CT Technologist

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15K

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with employer match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Richmond is seeking a CT Technologist to join their team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to obtain quality CT images and comply with safety guidelines while providing excellent patient care. Responsibilities include preparing examination rooms, assisting radiologists, and maintaining confidentiality. A sign-on bonus of up to $15K is currently being offered. Join a supportive environment that invests in your growth and success.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain quality CT images of patients and follow scanning protocols.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines and utilizes PPE appropriately.
• Performs all necessary computer operations and ensures proper charges.
• Renders patient care professionally and courteously.
• Prepares rooms for CT scans and maintains cleanliness.
• Assists radiologist with medication and care procedures.
• Reviews exams for technical accuracy and completes verification.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding employees and patients.
• Completes educational requirements as mandated.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quality CT images and follow established protocols.
• Comply with radiation safety and operate the CT scanner safely.
• Perform necessary computer operations and ensure accurate charges.
• Provide professional patient care and prepare examination rooms.
• Assist in administering medication and performing biopsies.
• Review technical accuracy of exams and maintain privacy.
• Assist with PACS clean up and educational requirements.

Job description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a CT Technologist with Chippenham Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Chippenham Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic CT Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Currently offering a sign-on bonus up to $15K

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to obtain quality CT images of patients. Demonstrates competence in following established scanning protocols and exercises ability to adjust protocols as required.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self. Appropriately utilizes Personal Protective Equipment. Always operates CT scanner safely and competently.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations. (i.e. Meditech) Ensure proper charges are entered and referring physicians orders are verified.
• Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepares examination rooms for CT scan and/or invasive procedures. Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintain room cleanliness and neat appearance.
• Assist the radiologist in administering medication, contrast agents, performing biopsies and all types of care to patients.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e. technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS.
• Assists Facility System Administrator and CT Supervisor with PACS clean up. (i.e.: unarchived images, verifications and reporting unspecified images).
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patients according to HIPAA Policy and Procedure.
• Completes and maintains personal educational requirements.

Education

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT for licensure - Required.

Licensure and Certification

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT - CT Technology Certification (required within 6 months of hire).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider.

Experience

• One-year as a CT technologist - Preferred.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our CT Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.