CT Technologist- Cat Scan Unit

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is seeking a CT Technologist to operate CT scanners, administer contrast, monitor patients, and support radiology staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires an Associates degree in Radiologic Technology and BLS; ARRT CT certification is preferred, with CT certification obtainable within one year if not already registered. Experience with multi-slice CT is preferred, and familiarity with HIS/RIS/PACS is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiologic Technology is required.
• ARRT CT certification preferred; if not CT registered, CT certification must be obtained within 1 year of CT training.
• BLS certification is required.
• Two years of CT experience with multi-slice scanners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and related equipment including flow rate injectors and patient monitors.
• Assist radiologists and staff physicians per orders and ensure patient safety.
• Manage iodinated contrast administration and image archiving (PACS) and information systems (HIS/RIS).
• Perform clerical and housekeeping duties as needed and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Patient care

Calm under stress

Education

Associates degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT CT certification preferred

BLS certification

Tools

CT scanners

PACS

HIS/RIS

Job description

The CT Technologist is responsible for working directly with patients and assisting radiologists and/or staff physicians while administering ionizing radiation in the course of computerized tomography (CT) examinations in concordance with physician’s orders. This professionally trained person will be responsible for the operation of CT scanners, flow rate injectors, an EKG monitoring system, a picture archiving system. This position is responsible for the use of radiographic supplies including iodinated contrast while providing patient care and patient safety as established by department standards. This position is responsible for performing a variety of basic secretarial, clerical and housekeeping functions such as customer service, examination and work area cleaning, telephone communications, computer system data entry, information retrieval, (HIS, RIS, PACS), and infection control. This position, in addition to superb technical skills, will also require the ability to follow the CRMC service commitments to customers and fellow staff. Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates degree in Radiologic Technology required. Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) as a CT Technologist preferred. If not currently registered in CT, must obtain CT certification within one year of completing CT training. BLS required.

Experience

Two years experience with all types of CT exams on multi-slice scanner is preferred. Operates Computerized Tomography scanners, flow regulated injectors, UPS systems, patient monitors, hospital computer systems and other associated medical imaging equipment. Have the ability to deal with patients, families and other hospital employees in a professional and caring manner in times of great stress and crises. Have the ability to handle constant pressure, stress and numerous interruptions associated with the busy schedule in the CT area.