CT Technologist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Conway Medical Center; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Medical Center is seeking a CT Technologist to operate CT scanners and related equipment while adhering to radiation safety standards. The role includes patient positioning, IV contrast administration, and collaboration with radiologists to perform CT procedures.

Ideal candidates will have ARRT registration in Radiology and CT, SCRQSA certification, and a BLS credential, with strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of AMA approved Radiologic Technology program plus accredited CT program or CT on-the-job CT training with 3 years competence.
• ARRT Radiology registration required; CT certification required (or within 18 months). SCRQSA certification required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and accompany family members and provide exemplary customer service.
• Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment.
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures.
• Start IVs and inject contrast.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality and label/transmit images to PACS.
• Schedule patients for procedures and maintain patient records.
• Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists and student technologists.

Skills

Patient positioning

Customer service

Imaging procedures

PC/IT skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program (24 months)

CT program or CT on-the-job CT training with 3 years competence

Tools

ARRT CT registration

SCRQSA certification

BLS certification

Job description

The CT Technologist (CTT) will perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• CT Technologist through one of two ways required:
• Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology plus completion of an accredited CT program or;
• Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology plus on-the-job training in CT with 3 years of continued proven competence.

Experience

• Previous CT experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Registered in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Registered in CT Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. (or certified within 18 months of employment.
• 10 years of CT experience may be substituted for CT certification.
• Certified under the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
• Responsible for positioning patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures.
• Start IV's and injecting contrast.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label and transmit to PACS.
• Schedule patients for procedures.
• Assist with clerical functions and maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists and provides education and training to student technologists.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Consistently display effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.