CT Technologist II

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Town of Springdale (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10K sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment program

Night shifts 8:30pm-6:30am (four 10-hr

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Springdale is seeking a CT Technologist for night shifts. Requires RTL & certification, 2 years CT Tech experience, and an associate degree or equivalent. Four 10-hour night shifts, benefits include a $10K sign-on bonus and student loan repayment.

Position is safety sensitive and requires radiology credentials with AR Health Dept RTL or ARRT CT certification. Bachelor’s degree preferred; pediatric experience valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university

Responsibilities

• Verifies exams as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge to perform correct scan protocols to minimize radiation exposure.
• Adheres to radiation safety recommendations, including patient shielding (ALARA).
• Properly administers IV and oral contrast.
• Explains exams/procedures to patients and families.
• Maintains work area in proper condition.
• Keeps current with new CT technologies.
• Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.
• Complies with all regulatory laws, standards and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Night Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC094230 CT Technology

Summary:

$10K SIGN-ON BONUS - Student Loan repayment program - Nights Monday-Thursday 8:30pm-6:30am - Requirements: 2 years CT Tech experience, RTL & certification (see job description for list of options)

Additional Information:

• $10K SIGN-ON BONUS
• Student Loan repayment program
• Nights Monday-Thursday 8:30pm-6:30am (four 10-hour shifts)
• Springdale campus
• Requirements: 2 years CT Tech experience, RTL & certification (see job description for list of options)

Has developed the knowledge to perform quality CT exams in a safe and timely manner while providing excellent patient care.

Required Education:

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Recommended Education:

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university

Required Work Experience:

Direct - 2 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Direct - Pediatric

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required - , Radiologic Technologist License (RTL) - Arkansas Department of Health

Recommended Certifications:

ARRT - Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Description

1. Verifies exams as ordered by physician.

2. Demonstrates the knowledge to perform correct scan protocols in an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to all radiation safety recommendations, including patient shielding. ALARA

4. Properly administers IV and oral contrast.

5. Explains exams/procedures to patients and families.

6. Ensures that work area is properly maintained.

7. Keeps current of new and evolving technologies in CT.

8. Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.

9. Complies with all TJC, state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.