CT Technologist

Aiken-Regional-Medical-Centers-3; Westcliff (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina, is seeking a CT Technologist for a full-time role with increased pay rates and a sign-on bonus. The position supports radiology operations, patient care, and image quality in a busy CT department.

This role requires completing a radiologic program or equivalent training, an active SC license with RT registration, and BLS certification. CT experience in a clinical setting is preferred, with on-site shifts Wednesday through Friday from 10am

Qualifications

• CT technologist requires completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training.
• BLS certification or certification obtained within 90 days of employment is required.
• Current active or temporary South Carolina license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association and current RT registration.
• One year experience in CT preferred; CT experience in a clinical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare room, equipment, contrast media and materials for procedures.
• Maintain clean and stocked CT procedure room daily.
• Ensure CT equipment is warmed up and functioning; report issues.
• Prepare patients for CT procedures and assist during the exam.
• Label scans correctly and verify patient ID on film.
• Perform general clerical and transport duties as needed.
• Assist radiologists during procedures and obtain scans as requested.
• Schedule exams in coordination with the Radiology department.
• Consider age-related factors when imaging patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

Skills

BLS certification

CT imaging knowledge

Education

Radiology program or military training

Tools

CT imaging equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

CT Technologist - Full-Time INCREASED PAY RATES

WEdnesday - Friday 10am - 10:30pm

***ELIGIBLE for $15K Sign On Bonus***

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

The CT Technologist assists physicians and performs radiological, paramedical, and clerical duties required in the care and assistance of patients. Works under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor and physicians. Is primarily responsible for helping with the daily operations of the CT department.

Job Duties

• Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures.
• Maintains clean and stocked CT procedure room daily.
• Properly warms CT equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly.
• If the equipment is not functioning properly, notify the appropriate person.
• Prepares patient for CT procedure – explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Labels scans appropriately and uses proper patient ID on film prior to development of film
• Performs general clerical, file room, darkroom, and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department.
• Practices patient care according to ARMC policy.
• Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes scans as requested
• Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for the entire Radiology department.
• Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patience and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports, procedures and any other information regarding customer relations of Aiken Regional Medical Centers 100% of the time.
• Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment 100% of the time
• Responsible for reading and reviewing all material in department manuals annually.
• Responsible for ensuring that patient charges are given to the appropriate person to be entered into RMS in a timely manner and that the charges are accurate.
• Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measures described in the Universal Protocol policy.
• Send images to PACS appropriately and verifies all are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment.
• Knows proper method of using CT power injectors.
• Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, [e-mail] or 803-641-5631.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training
• BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment )
• Current active or temporary South Carolina license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association and current RT registration.
• One year experience working in preferred. CT experience in the clinical setting is required.

EEO Statement

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