CT Technologist (Levels I-3) Adult Imaging

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated CT Technologists at various levels to join their Adult Imaging team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, performing diagnostic procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in cardiovascular or radiologic technology and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. The organization offers competitive compensation, including sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

$3000 or $5000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program in cardiovascular or radiologic technology.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centric care and support services in various care settings.
• Utilize specialized equipment to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Skills

Cardiovascular Technology

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

Diagnostic Imaging Software

Job description

CT Technologist (Levels I-3) Adult Imaging

Apply locations Oklahoma City

Time type Full time

Posted on Posted 4 Days Ago

Job requisition id R0044989

Position Title:

CT Technologist (Levels I-3) Adult Imaging

Department:

Adult CT Scan

Job Description:

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**CT Technologist Positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education.**

General Description:

Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to; acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals and service expectations desired.
• Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
• Conducts post-procedure review with or without preceptor to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
• Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
• Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities for Level II:

• Provides instruction and mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Prepares and presents in-service training pertinent to assigned service area.
• Performs and/or assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities for Level III:

• Utilizing advanced-level professional knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to: acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
• Performs as a shift or team lead for inpatient and/or outpatient duty locations to augment or fill-in for leadership roles as needed to coordinate workflow and operations of an assigned service area.
• Assists leadership with the development of clinical protocols and performance of image quality reviews as required, to maintain compliance with the accreditation standards required for the assigned specialty area.
• Serves as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentor new or less experienced team members.
• Audits and verifies post-study reviews to confirm that all required study elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
• Coordinates operator and department-level quality control, safety and environment of care checks to maintain compliance with hospital, manufacturer, regulatory and accrediting entity standards.
• Plans and leads continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.

Minimum Qualifications (Level I):

Education:

Associate’s degree or higher, preferred. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI (candidates within 6 weeks of graduation from an approved program may be considered for employment).

Experience: N/A

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: BLS must be current upon hire. Must meet applicant eligibility requirements for CT Certification. Must be achieved within 12 months of hire date.

Minimum Qualifications (Level II):

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or higher preferred. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.

Experience:

• One (1) year full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the specialty required by the hiring department preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• CT credentials required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications (Level III):

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or higher, preferred. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.

Experience:

• Preferred: Two (2) years full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the primary specialty, and at least one (1) year full-time experience in one or more post-primary specialties required by the hiring department.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• BLS must be current upon hire. CT credentials required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Based on specific assignment, skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled. Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients and their families, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner. Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.

Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology associated with the primary specialty for which hired and credentialed. Ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation with general supervision or assistance.