CT Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a CT Technologist to perform imaging studies and support diagnostic processes. You will work with physicians to ensure high-quality exams and patient care in a fast-paced radiology department.

The role requires ARRT registration, Kansas licensure within 90 days, and BLS. Prior CT registry is preferred and ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Kansas State Board licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification from AHA or ARC Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Preferred: Advanced CT registry within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Adapt technique to patient age group while respecting cultural and spiritual needs.
• Position and prepare patients for exams.
• Perform procedures and monitor patient throughout and after exam.
• Document each study performed accurately.
• Perform all computer and PACS functions.
• Follow Radiation dose monitoring guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) CT Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Wesley Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) CT Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The CT Technologist performs Imaging studies of various parts of the body to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injury.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.
• Positions and prepares patients for exams according to the type of procedure to be performed
• Performs procedures and assesses patients throughout and responds to patients needs as appropriate
• Completes appropriate documentation for each study performed
• Performs all computer and PACS functions
• Observes safety regulations and aseptic practice techniques to protect patients and staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of Universal protocols
• Uses professional judgment and critical thinking when performing procedures
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff members and instructs students during their clinical rotations
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the scanners and exam protocols in order to ensure the highest quality procedures
• Follows all Radiation dose monitoring guidelines
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications for this role:

Required Registration, Licensure or Certification:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Certification as a Radiologic Technologist by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts within 90 days of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through the American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR

Preferred Registration, Licensure or Certification:

• Advanced CT registry within 6 months

Required Education or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Preferred Education or Experience:

• One year of experience in an Imaging Department

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-medical-center/) is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually , making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year , more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Children's Hospital (https://wesleymc.com/locations/wesley-childrens/) , the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center (https://wesleymc.com/specialties/trauma-center?location=wesley-medical-center) and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas , we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our CT Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.