CT TECHNOLOGIST - PRN

Akumin®; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a CT Technologist in Amarillo, TX to perform high-quality CT studies and ensure patient safety. The role includes communicating with radiologists, training new staff, and maintaining imaging equipment on site.

The candidate must hold ARRT CT certification (or NMTCB in lieu), state licensure in Medical Imaging where applicable, CPR, and comply with vaccination and background checks. Driver’s license may be required for mobile units.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience; Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Registered CT Technologists by the ARRT; NMTCB CT certification acceptable if ARRT not available in state.
• State license; Medical Imaging license where applicable.
• CPR certification is required.
• Active State Driver’s License for mid-day moves.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contraindications to radiation and contrast injections.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and radiologists.
• Trains new technologist and/or Patient Coordinators.
• Trouble-shoots the scanner and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

ARRT CT certification

NMTCB CT certification in lieu of ARRT

State license (Medical Imaging)

CPR certification

Job description

The CT Technologist is responsible for patient safety and the performance of high quality CT studies. Responsible for ensuring effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. In some instances, trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications to radiation and contrast injections. Also, the use of aseptic injection techniques.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologist and/or PC's.
• Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and all peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, etc.).

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience; Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Registered Computed Tomography Technologists by the ARRT.
  • If allowable by state where service is provided certification by the NMTCB in Computed Tomography acceptable in lieu of ARRT registry.
• State license.
  • Licensed in Medical Imaging, if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Technologists performing mid-day moves.
  • Active State Driver’s License.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• More than 50% of the time:
  • Sit, stand, walk.
  • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
  • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time:
  • Stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Climb and balance.
  • Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.