CT Technologist - 13-week Temp Assignment

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a CT Technologist in Newport News, VA. You will perform CT exams, prepare patients, and ensure safety and accuracy according to policy. The role requires coordination with radiologists and adherence to ALARA and regulatory standards.

Two years of CT experience and ARRT CT certification are required, with CPR/BLS certification upon hire. Weekend and irregular shifts may be part of the call rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years CT experience required.
• ARRT CT Certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS Certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists in CT imaging procedures.
• Select protocols to obtain optimal images and document findings.
• Maintain safety and quality by applying ALARA principles and policies.
• Prepare equipment, supplies, and ensure readiness for procedures.
• Follow regulatory and accrediting standards and report variances.
• Coordinate patient care and document actions and results.

Skills

CT imaging

Education

ARRT CT Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia - Hiring Range $50.00 - $70.00/Hourly. Actual pay is determined by temporary commitment and business needs.

Overview

The CT Technologist is responsible for performing CT exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Performs all CT exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, IV insertions and contrast injections, and completes all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Assists radiologists in performing CT imaging procedures.
• Select proper protocol to obtain optimal images and provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Performs with a high degree of safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols using safety behaviors.
• Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care.
• Follows ALARA principles according to policy.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Detail oriented ability to multi-task organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years CT experience (Required)
• Licenses and Certifications: Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)

Other Requirements

• Call Rotation
• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts

Company Culture

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.