CT Technologist (PRN)

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Springdale, AR is seeking a part-time CT technologist in the CT Technology department. You will learn to perform quality CT exams, maintaining patient safety and comfort while delivering efficient imaging services. The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent; a Bachelor's is preferred.

No prior experience is required, with pediatric experience encouraged. Certification options include ARRT CT or radiologic technologist license, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year program or technical school.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college (preferred).
• No experience required; pediatric exposure encouraged.
• Certification within one year: ARRT CT or Radiologic Technologist License.

Responsibilities

• Verifies exams as ordered by physician.
• Developing knowledge to perform correct scan protocols to decrease radiation exposure.
• Adhere to radiation safety recommendations including ALARA.
• Properly administer IV and oral contrast.
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and families.
• Ensure work area is properly maintained.
• Keep current with evolving CT technologies.
• Maintain equipment and request service as needed.
• Comply with regulatory laws and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pediatric CT

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

CT Scanner

Radiology equipment

IV/contrast administration

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

CC094230 CT Technology

Summary:

Additional Information:

Is developing the knowledge to perform quality CT exams in a safe and timely manner while providing excellent patient care.

Required Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Required Work Experience:

Direct - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience:

Direct - Pediatric

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications must be obtained in one year - , ARRT-(R)(N)(CT) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Radiologic Technologist License - Arkansas Department of Health

Recommended Certifications:

ARRT - Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Description

• 1. Verifies exams as ordered by physician.
• 2. Developing the knowledge to perform correct scan protocols in an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients.
• 3. Developing knowledge of and adherence to all radiation safety recommendations, including patient shielding. ALARA
• 4. Developing knowledge to properly administer IV and oral contrast.
• 5. Developing ability to explain exams/procedures to patients and families.
• 6. Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
• 7. Developing knowledge of current or new and evolving technologies in CT.
• 8. Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.
• 9. Complies with all TJC, state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.