CT Technologist - Forbes Hospital

Allegheny Clinic; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform prescribed radiographic imaging at a technical level with independent judgment. The role includes preparing equipment, selecting exposure factors, administering contrast media when ordered, and ensuring patient safety.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree or equivalent, and ARRT RT certification (or NMTCB CT) with required CT certifications within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• ARRT Registered (RT) in radiography or NMTCB registered (CNMT) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s) independently. Analyzes results and resolves image quality issues.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders; educates patient regarding procedures and exam.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice; monitors patient condition.
• Prepares equipment; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters; performs quality control and troubleshoots equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ARRT Registered (RT) in radiography (R) or NMTCB registered (CNMT)

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

Sign on Bonus Eligible: $30,000 (3 year commitment)

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s) independently. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. (40%)
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (20%)
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (20%)
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Associate degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ARRT Registered (RT) in radiography (R) or NMTCB registered (CNMT) is required at time of hire

Preferred

• Prior experience working as a CT Technologist

Additional Employment Requirements

One of the following sets of certifications is required within 18 months of hire or transfer, if already certified, active certification must be maintained:

• Computed Tomography (CT) certified OR
• NMTCB registered (CT) certification

For employees already in a CT role prior to July 1, 2022: CT certification is not required if not already held; however, existing CT certifications must be maintained.

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• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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