CT Technologist, Days

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive benefit plans

Recognition and rewards for expertise

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington, DC, is seeking a CT Technologist to perform critical imaging tasks while ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience and ARRT certification. This position involves a commitment to high-quality patient care and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
• Two years experience as a CT technologist.
• Must be registered technologist through ARRT with advanced certification.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients and reviews necessary information.
• Uses technique and shielding to obtain optimal images.
• Assesses contraindications for the exam.

Skills

CT imaging techniques

Patient assessment

Contrast administration

Safety protocols

Education

ARRT certification

Graduation from certified ARRT program

Job description

Overview

CT Scan Technologist: FT 40 hrs per week 8:00am-4:00pm, EOW Required.

Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care in the Washington DC area. The hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and supports a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a CT Technologist who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

CT Technologist

• Identifies each patient and reviews their information for consistency of exam ordered, clinical diagnosis, prep and all demographic information.
• Uses appropriate technique and shielding combination to obtain optimal images while adhering to ALARA principles. Checks for pregnancy when appropriate and documents. Knows how to adjust scan factors in CT to minimize radiation exposure to patient.
• Assesses all information and factors that may contraindicate the exam, such as medications, insufficient preparation, etc.
• Utilizes all safety devices on equipment to insure the safety of the patient and technologist.
• Reviews the patient’s chart and physician’s request to determine optimal imaging parameters for suspected pathology. Selects appropriate images and protocols for each exam. Knows how to revise patient position or imaging parameters to better visualize the anatomy, or pathology, according to established guidelines.
• Determines the appropriate amount of contrast agent to be administered based on the patient’s age, weight and requested procedure. Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines. Monitors patient during contrast injections for contrast infiltration or reactions and notifies the radiologist and pages emergency response team when required.

What you need

• Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a CT technologist and certified.
• Must be registered technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification by ARRT is required. ARRT advanced certification in CT required.
• BLS/AHA

Reporting

• Director of Radiology

Benefits and culture

• At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.