CT Technologist- PRN

akumincorp; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. is seeking a CT Technologist to ensure patient safety and produce high quality CT studies. You will communicate with radiologists and staff and may train new technologists or Patient Coordinators on site.

Requirements include ARRT CT certification (or NMTCB alternative where allowed), state imaging license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. The role emphasizes strong customer service, organization and the ability to multitask in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• ARRT CT certification; NMTCB CT acceptable if state allows.
• State license in Medical Imaging where applicable.
• CPR certification is required.
• Active State Driver’s License is required for mid-day moves.
• Strong customer service, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with standard software.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic CT images.
• Ensures patient safety and pre-screening for radiation/contrast concerns.
• Communicates effectively with patients, radiologists and staff.
• Trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.
• Troubleshoots CT scanner and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS).

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred

ARRT CT certification

State license in Medical Imaging

CPR certification

Active State Driver’s License

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.