CT TECHNOLOGIST (AART) - LEWES

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and Referral Bonuses

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000

Paid Time Off

Long Term Sick accrual

Employer Contribution Plan

Free Short and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE is seeking a CT Scan Technologist to perform computerized axial tomography procedures in accordance with established standards. The role involves coordinating with radiologists, ensuring accurate billing codes, and maintaining patient safety and documentation.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree, ARRT-CT certification, and BLS. Responsibilities include administering contrast media, assessing image quality, and collaborating with the Radiology team to deliver

Qualifications

• One year CAT Scan experience preferred.
• Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews consultation requests and consults with Radiologist as needed.
• Obtains patient history for correlation with scan and ensures billing codes match the exam.
• Performs CT scan procedures following established protocols and documents results.
• Assesses technical quality of scans and demonstrates relevant anatomy.
• Prepares and administers contrast media per policy and weighs lab values before use.
• Maintains equipment logs and ensures patient understanding of procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Customer service

EHR knowledge

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Novius

Invision

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

Performs computerized axial tomography procedures in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions and consults with the Radiologist as necessary. Obtains patient history for correlation with scan. Ensures that billing codes match the exam that was done. Begin and ends procedures and document scans all relevant paperwork. Completely follows through with urgent add-on requests. Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself. Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present. Provides radiation protection to patients, staff and self according to prescribed standards. Performs all routine CT Scan procedures according to established protocols. Evaluates the scan for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation. Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the CT department. Performs visual preventative safety inspections. Identifies and communicates problems to immediate supervisor. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed. Completes needed follow-up documentation such as contrast reaction forms, extravasation reports and Safety Tracking Tools. Assist radiologists with CT guided drainages and biopsies. Verifies that patient has consented to the procedure and understands the risks, benefits, alternatives and follow up. Prepares and administers contrast media according to department policies and procedures. Evaluates lab values as required prior to administering contrast media and beginning interventional procedures. Is competent in aseptic technique and properly labels and handles multidose containers. Is IV competent. Stocks supplies, monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items. Keeps work area clean and neat. Maintains daily equipment logs. Demonstrates a working knowledge of Radiology PC software programs such as Novius, Invision, Document Scanning. Can access Scheduling.com and can order patient exams in Invision if necessary. Seeks out educational opportunities. Shares new knowledge with others. Willingness to learn. Volunteers for special assignments.

Qualifications

One year CAT Scan experience preferred.Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.

Competencies Skills

Essential:* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Credentials

Essential:* ARRT-CT - Computed Tomography* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification (American Heart Association)

Education

Essential:* Associates Degree in related field

Entry

USD $35.85/Hr.

Max

USD $55.57/Hr.