CT Technologist I

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MMC Medical Imaging Department is seeking a CT professional to perform CT procedures across outpatient, inpatient, and ED settings, including trauma. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy of imaging data, and collaboration with Radiologists.

The position requires ARRT-R CT certification, Illinois radiography licensure, BLS CPR, and 8+ years CT experience. Night shifts and on-call duties are included to meet workload demands.

Qualifications

• Active radiography license in Illinois (radiography).
• ARRT-R registration in good standing; R.R.T. CT certification.
• Maintain BLS CPR Certification.
• Minimum 8 years CT experience preferred.
• Operational background with CT post processing software.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of CT procedures on outpatients, inpatients, ED and trauma patients according to standards.
• Maintain guest relations with patients, visitors and Physicians.
• Coordinate day-to-day CT operations in absence of Clinical Specialist.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new CT staff.
• Lead CT team when Clinical Specialist is unavailable.
• Review equipment and supply needs and participate in purchases.
• Maintain accurate recording and transmission of patient information.
• Participate in CE and keep up-to-date with technology.

Skills

Independent judgment

Interpersonal communication

Training in CT equipment

Coordinate CT operations

Mentor CT colleagues

Team leadership in absence of Clinical

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS) preferred

Tools

CT post processing software

Job description

Using independent judgment, perform a variety of procedures utilizing computerized tomographic equipment, CT related interventional equipment and post processing software.Provide technological support of the CT department in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures. Serve as primary liaison for Radiologists, CT colleagues, students and MMC Medical Imaging Department.

SchedulenFull Time, Nightshiftn6:30pm-7:00amnRotating Weekendsn$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Education:

• Bachelors of Science degree preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Registered radiographer (ARRT-R) in good standing required.
• R.R.T. certification in Computed Tomography required.
• Active license required in radiography from the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
• Maintain BLS CPR Certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years experience in CT preferred.

Operational background and / or experience with CT post processing software.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Successfully completed training in complex CT equipment, procedures and software.
• Ability to coordinate day to day operations of the CT department in the absence of a Clinical Specialist.

• Perform a variety of CT procedures on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.Perform a variety of CT procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.Perform a variety of CT procedures on ED and Trauma patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.Administer agents / pharmaceuticals under the supervision of the Radiologist.Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.Ensure adequate levels of inventory. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the department; report problems to proper authority. Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.Ensure the integrity of, proper recording and transmission of patient information.Participate in flexible work hours that coincide with workload demands, overtime required when necessary. Assume CT call.Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge of current and new technology. Complete 12 CE hours per year in Computed Tomography.Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.Capable of working independently.Serve as an assigned mentor to new CT colleagues, students and Tech. Assistants. Responsible for assisting with completion of new colleague orientation paperwork.Serve as a team lead in the absence of a Clinical SpecialistDocumented proficiency in advanced CT technologiesPerforms other related work as required or requested. Yearly Achievements to Maintain Tech III Status (must have at least one documented proficiency each category below): Advanced technology competencyDemonstrated competency with the requirement to train others in at least one advanced technology. Those technologies include but are not limited to:CryoablationsMicrowave ablationsCardiac Imaging with comprehensive knowledge of anatomyPost processing softwareCT colonographyInventory Documented provision of at least one approved CE for the CT Department Documented member of at least one MHS committee. Committee must be approved by Medical Imaging Leadership Any documented corrective action forfeits the right to hold this position. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.