CT Technologist | $6K Sign-On + Patient Imaging Impact

Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Washington, DC, is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computerized tomography examinations as requested by referring physicians.

You will greet patients, review history, prepare and position patients, administer IV contrast under radiologist direction, and ensure image quality while maintaining equipment and room.

Requires ARRT CT certification or eligibility, high school diploma, and CT training; able to lift and stand for extended periods; sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience to include on-the-job training and internships as a CT Technologist or registry eligible ARRT advanced certification in CT required
• Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required
• Specialized training in computerized tomography required

Responsibilities

• Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, explains procedure to patient, & is sensitive to patients anxiety about procedure.
• Reviews patients medical history prior to performing CT procedure & confirms that patient has signed a contrast media consent form.
• Positions patient on examination table & monitors patients condition during examination.
• Introduces intravenous contrast material as directed by radiologist.
• Controls & adjusts CT equipment to assure that images meet requirements.
• Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
• Prepares patient information files showing patients name, date of CT examination, referring physician, & nature of examination.
• Prepares & submits reports showing the number & type of examinations.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Skills

CT Technologist

Interpersonal skills

Venipuncture

ARRT CT eligible

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT CT program graduate

Specialized CT training

Tools

PACS

Radiology information systems RIS

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Washington, DC, is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computerized tomography examinations as requested by referring physicians.

You will greet patients, review history, prepare and position patients, administer IV contrast under radiologist direction, and ensure image quality while maintaining equipment and room.

Requires ARRT CT certification or eligibility, high school diploma, and CT training; able to lift and stand for extended periods; sign-on bonus available.