CT Technologist - Per Diem

Thehealthmarketing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thehealthmarketing is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging using CT and related molecular imaging equipment. You will prepare patients, optimize protocols, and assist licensed practitioners in interventional procedures while ensuring ALARA safety standards are followed.

You will educate and supervise students and healthcare team, document activities, and maintain image quality and data integrity in a collaborative clinical setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required on hire.
• Advanced certification within 24 months for hires after stated date.
• Graduate degree in Radiologic Technology; related Bachelor's preferred.
• Commitment to ALARA principles and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and document clinical history.
• Use imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, ensure patient safety.
• Administer medications and evaluate image quality.
• Verify data storage and assist with post-processing.
• Educate and supervise students and healthcare team.
• Assist CT procedures under licensed practitioners’ supervision.

Skills

Safety protocols

Education and supervision

Interventional support

Patient preparation

Education

Graduate degree in Radiologic Technology

Related Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary: Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or research imaging procedures using ionizing radiation. They independently operate CT and molecular imaging equipment, acquire and analyze data for diagnosis and intervention, and assist licensed practitioners when needed. Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring correct procedures, optimizing imaging protocols while adhering to ALARA principles, administering medications, evaluating image quality, and documenting activities in compliance with regulations. They also educate and monitor students and healthcare providers, and support interventional procedures.

Key Duties

• Obtain correct orders, identify patients, prepare them for exams, and document clinical history confidentially.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and ensure patient safety.
• Administer medications as prescribed and evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.
• Verify data storage and assist with post-processing as needed.
• Educate and supervise students and healthcare team members.
• Assist and perform CT procedures under licensed practitioners’ supervision.

Qualifications & Skills: Certification by ARRT or NMTCB is required upon hire, with new graduates obtaining certification before starting. Advanced certification within 24 months is needed for hires after a specified date. Education includes a graduate degree in Radiologic Technology; a related Bachelor's is preferred. The role requires adherence to policies, safety standards, and a collaborative approach in a clinical environment.