CT Technologist PRN

Akumin®; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a CT Technologist to ensure patient safety and perform high-quality CT studies. You will communicate with radiologists and staff, and may train new technologists and Patient Coordinators.

Responsibilities include pre-screening for contrast and radiation indications, producing diagnostic images, and troubleshooting scanners and related equipment. ARRT registration or NMTCB alternative, state license, CPR, and driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Registered CT Technologist with ARRT (or NMTCB alternative)
• State license in Medical Imaging (where applicable)
• CPR certification is required
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
• Proven ability to communicate with radiologists and patients

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and pre-screen for contraindications
• Produce high-quality diagnostic CT images
• Communicate with customers and radiologists
• Train new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators
• Troubleshoot scanner and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, etc.)

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Communication with radiologists

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

ARRT CT Registration

NMTCB CT Certification (in lieu of ARRT)

State license in Medical Imaging

CPR certification

Tools

PACS system

Medical imaging software

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.