CT Technologist

WellSpan Health; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Waynesboro, PA is seeking a CT Technologist to join the Diagnostic Radiology team for full-time night shifts. You will perform routine and advanced CT procedures, coordinate with staff, and ensure patient safety and QC practices.

The role requires mentoring CT Tech I and CT Technician, and you may take on-call duties per department needs. Experience in a diagnostic imaging setting, ARRT CT or NMTCB CT certification, and BLS are required, with strong emphasis on patient care

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years progressive responsibility in diagnostic imaging required.
• ARRT CT or NMTCB CT certification required and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT Scan studies; obtains patient history and documents per department policy.
• Administers IV contrast under physician supervision; recognizes and handles reactions.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations.
• Positions patients, ensures safety, and maintains QC procedures.
• Mentor CT Technician and CT Tech I as needed.
• Archives images and exams to the PACS system.
• Attends department meetings and contributes to process improvements.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient safety

EHR proficiency

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PACS

Scan protocols

Job description

Job Description

Department:

Diagnostic Radiology

Schedule

Full Time, Nights (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Sunday (6pm-630am), Monday-Wednesday (915pm-630am)

Rotation: Every 3rd holiday (11pm-7am)

General Summary

Performs routine and specialized CT radiologic procedures at an advanced skills level. Performs procedures to produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas according to established practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs CT Scan studies; obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department. EHR proficiency
• Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media. Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably, immobilizes patients as necessary, and practices radiation safety procedures.
• If necessary, will take call to meet the needs of the department. On call requirements are defined separately by each hospital
• Examination compliance: CT biopsies and drainages, all CT protocols, IV skills, trauma and stroke protocols, advanced 3D reconstruction, independent workstation proficiency, daily scanner QC, OR proficiency, if applicable.
• Assisted Survey Readiness preparation.
• Mentor for CT Technician and CT Tech I

Common Expectations

• Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Proficient contrast administration policy knowledge
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Appropriately segments and archives images and exams to the PACS archive.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Attends meetings as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 2 years Progressive responsibility in a diagnostic imaging department Required

Licenses

• Registered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Certified in Computed Tomography - NMTCB Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in computer tomography procedures Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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