CT Technologist - Per Diem

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Per Diem CT Technologist to join our team in Beloit, Wisconsin. This position involves providing patient services through various imaging modalities, ensuring quality and safety during radiologic procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Graduate degree from an accredited Radiography school and a current WI Radiographer license. Familiarity with CT Certification and CPR certification will be beneficial. This role offers varied shifts and is integral to patient care and imaging excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have CT Certification within one year of training completion.
• Knowledge necessary to perform activities for diverse patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services using imaging modalities.
• Operates imaging equipment and follows safety protocols.
• Evaluates radiographs for technical quality.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

Radiation protection

Technical evaluation

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiography school

Current WI Radiographer license

CPR certification

ARRT Certification

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Per Diem CT Technologist to our Team!

• Shift: Various Shifts Available
• Schedule: Per Diem
• Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: CT

In this position the CT Technologist provides patient services using imaging modalities as prescribed by a physician, performs radiologic and other related imaging procedures, producing images for interpretation by a physician, and applies principles of radiation protection. The CT Technologist will evaluate radiographs for technical quality, and exercise professional judgement in the performance of procedures.

• Performs diagnostic radiographic services
• Greets customers in a friendly, but professional manner
• Ensures proper patient identification
• Operates imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate
• Ensures proper patient positioning and immobilizes patients as necessary
• Selects and/or calculates exposure factors according to age specific guidelines.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to the patient, self, and others
• Evaluates radiography for technical quality and patient identification.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs patients during procedures
• Administers or assists with administration of contrast media, as required.
• Assists physician with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures
• Initiates basic life support procedures for patients if necessary.
• Ensures proper documentation of exam, technical factors, quality improvement, etc.
• Performs quality control checks as required.
• Rotates weekends and holidays and participates in the "on call" program.
• Maintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality, performing all PACs functions
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area ensuring the work are neat, orderly, and stocked
• Assumes responsibility for portions of department QA/QI program
• Supervises, assists, instructs, and communicates effectively with radiology students
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Radiography school
• Current WI Radiographer license
• CT Certification preferred upon hire (required within one year of training completion)
• CPR certification
• ARRT Certification, maintain CEUs required by ARRT
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply the proper procedure to Beloit Health System policies
• Possess the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform the following activities for patients of following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Adheres to corporate values and defined work habits of Beloit Health System
• Keeps personal medical information about patients confidential
• Involves extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, fine finger movements, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
• Involves lifting/carrying items ranging in weight from 20-50 pounds
• Involves pushing and pulling items ranging in weight from 150-300 pounds
• Ability to twist and balance
• Involves working with radiant/thermal energy, operating equipment and machinery
• Ability to work alone and independently, in a group setting
• Reporting Relationship: Director of Radiology Services, Clinical Manager of Radiology Services