CT Technologist Hospital

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston in Smithfield, Virginia is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT exams as requested by physicians in a hospital setting. You will prepare patients, explain the procedures, and ensure safety and documentation per policy.

Responsibilities include assisting radiologists, maintaining ALARA practices, coordinating patient care, and managing supplies while complying with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• CT exams performed in a hospital setting.
• Prepare patients, explain exams, and respond to questions regarding procedures.
• Coordinate patient care and ensure supplies for CT work.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists radiologists in performing CT imaging procedures and selects proper protocol.
• Maintains safety and quality, prepares equipment and supplies, follows ALARA policy.
• Adheres to regulatory and accrediting standards and reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care, documents actions, and monitors inventory to avoid interruptions.
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

CT experience

Job description

Hiring Range

$34.40 - $47.30/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Smithfield, Virginia

Overview

The CT Technologist in a hospital setting is responsible for performing CT exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Performs all CT exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, IV insertions and contrast injections, and completes all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What You Will Do

• Assists radiologists in performing CT imaging procedures. Select proper protocol to obtain optimal images and provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Performs with a high degree of safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols using safety behaviors. Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care. Follows ALARA principles according to policy.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Detail oriented ability to multi-task organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Experience

• CT experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

• Call Rotation
• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts