CT Technologist - PRN

Indiana University Health System; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

West Hospital is seeking a PRN CT Technologist to operate the CT scanner, prepare and position patients, and screen for safe scanning and contrast administration. You will obtain IV access and administer contrast as needed, while following protocol and radiation safety guidelines.

Work includes collaborating with radiologists, performing routine QC, documenting in the EMR, staying current with continuing education, and assisting with minimally invasive procedures as required.

Qualifications

• CT technologist with radiology credentials and state licensure.
• Ability to position patients and administer contrast safely.
• Knowledge of CT protocols and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanner and position patients for imaging.
• Screen patients for safe scanning and contrast administration.
• Obtain IV access and administer contrast as required.
• Adjust scan parameters to address clinical concerns.
• Collaborate with radiologists and referring physicians.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and perform QC on equipment.
• Document information in EMR and stay current with CE.
• Assist in minimally invasive procedures as needed.

Skills

CT scanning

Patient positioning

IV access

Contrast administration

Radiation safety

QC on equipment

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Minimal invasive procedures

Education

ARRT RT(R) or NM (or NMTCB CNMT)

CT certification within 12 months

ISDH license as Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technologist

BLS certification

Job description

This is a PRN CT Technologist position located at West Hospital.

Operates CT scanner, prepares and positions patients. Screens patients for safe scanning and safe administration of contrast. Obtains IV access, and administers contrast as required and is familiar with recognizing and responding to adverse contrast events. Possesses knowledge of scan protocols and selection of appropriate protocol to address clinical concerns. Adjusts scan parameters to ensure diagnostic images. Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians. Follows radiation safety protocols. Performs routine QC on equipment. Stays current with continuing education. Assists in medical alert situations. Communicates effectively with patients, families and members of the care team. Documents necessary information in EMR. Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Radiography , RT(R) or Nuclear Medicine, RT(NM); or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
• Requires advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through ARRT or NMTCB within 12 months of hire.
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.

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