CT Technologist PRN

CommonSpirit Health; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s CHI Williston Health is seeking a CT Technologist to capture diagnostic CT images and support radiologists in accurate diagnoses. You will perform CT exams, ensure proper positioning, exposure, and shielding, and maintain patient comfort throughout the imaging process.

In this role you will use CR readers, PACS, and image manipulation tools; manage studies, burn CDs, and keep the department organized while delivering compassionate care in a busy Critical Access Hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or technical school for Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography within 24 months and ARRT Radiography upon hire.
• ND Medical Radiographer license upon hire and CPR within 30 days.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform all CT exams within scope of practice and obtain quality radiographs with proper exposure and shielding.
• Educates patient regarding the ordered test and prepares them for the procedure.
• Use CR reader, erase CR cassettes, send images, and perform image manipulation as necessary.
• Access PACS, review studies, perform basic image manipulations, and resolve QA issues.
• Record care information concisely and accurately, and maintain department organization.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient care

PACS access

Image manipulation

CR reader

Education

Graduate of an accredited college or technical school for Radiologic Technology

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (within 24 months)

ND Medical Radiographer license, upon hire

Basic Life Support - CPR

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire

Tools

CR reader

PACS

Portable x-ray machines

C-arms

Image transfer / burn CDs

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions.

Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process.

To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.

• Able to perform all CT exams within scope of practice, capable of obtaining quality radiographs of all body parts using proper exposure, markers, and shielding, and knows how to use portable x-ray machines and c-arms
• Instructs and educates patient regarding the ordered test and prepares the patient for the procedure
• Able to use CR reader, erase CR cassettes, send images from CR reader, and perform image manipulation as necessary
• Able to access PACS, review studies, and perform basic functions for image manipulations. Resolve QA issues, close studies as reviewed, burn CD’s, transfer images, and print from PACS
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Maintains order, stock, and cleanliness of all areas in the department

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited college or technical school for Radiologic Technology and
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 24 - months and
• Medical Radiographer: ND, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire

Preferred

• Minimum of 12 months of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
• CT Experience in a Critical Access Hospital

Where You’ll Work

CHI Williston Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital, you will be exposed to the emergency department, acute care (Med/Surg), swing bed, surgery, outpatient treatment, and so much more!

CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.