CT Technologist PRN

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking a PRN CT Technologist to join our radiology team. You will perform CT imaging, follow established protocols, and ensure patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assisting the radiologist, using Meditech and PACS for orders and verifications, and upholding HIPAA compliance while delivering high-quality patient care. ARRT CT certification and BLS are required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT CT Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to obtain quality CT images and follow scanning protocols.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self.
• Operates CT scanner safely and competently and ensures proper charges in Meditech.
• Renders professional patient care and maintains confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Prepares exam rooms, monitors supplies, and maintains room cleanliness.
• Assists radiologist with procedures and administering contrast agents as needed.
• Reviews exams for technical accuracy and documents in PACS.
• Supports PACS cleanup and image verification tasks.
• Maintains ongoing personal education requirements.

Skills

CT imaging

Radiation safety

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

PACS review

Education

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.90 - $55.35 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a CT Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a CT Technologist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to obtain quality CT images of patients. Demonstrates competence in following established scanning protocols and exercises ability to adjust protocols as required.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self. Appropriately utilizes Personal Protective Equipment. Always operates CT scanner safely and competently.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations. (i.e. Meditech) Ensure proper charges are entered and referring physicians orders are verified.
• Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepares examination rooms for CT scan and/or invasive procedures. Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintain room cleanliness and neat appearance.
• Assist the radiologist in administering medication, contrast agents, performing biopsies and all types of care to patients.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e. technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS.
• Assists Facility System Administrator and CT Supervisor with PACS clean up. (i.e.: unarchived images, verifications and reporting unspecified images).
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patients according to HIPAA Policy and Procedure.
• Completes and maintains personal educational requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT for licensure - Required

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT - CT Technology Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

Experience

• One-year as a CT technologist - Preferred

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status