CT Technologist - PRN - SCC - Days

Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a PRN CT Technologist to perform routine CT exams under established protocols, ensuring patient safety and quality imaging. You will prepare patients, review history, administer contrast per protocol, and operate CT equipment.

No CT experience is required; BLS is required at hire, ARRRT certification must be obtained within 12 months. You will document in EMR/PACS and support a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology or nuclear medicine program per ARRT definition.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ARRT certification expected within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and correlate clinical history with orders.
• Safely administer contrast per protocol and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Transfer images to EMR/PACS and complete basic documentation.
• Perform operator-level QA, cleaning, disinfection and basic equipment checks.
• Communicate with patients and care team to support outcomes and safety.
• Document and participate in ongoing education and quality initiatives.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology or nuclear medicine program

Tools

PACS

EMR systems

Safety protocols

Job description

## **Position Title:**CT Technologist - PRN - SCC - Days## **Department:**Adult CT Scan## **Job Description:****General Description:**The CT Technologist I performs routine computed tomography (CT) examinations in accordance with established protocols, policies, and safety standards, with guidance as needed.**Essential Responsibilities:***Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.** Utilizing core knowledge, skills, abilities, and available resources, provides safe, high‐quality, efficient, and patient‐centered care and support services under routine or emergent conditions. Care is delivered under appropriate supervision across a variety of settings.* Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with physician‐ordered exams to support appropriate imaging.* Safely administers contrast per protocol* Demonstrates the ability to recognize basic imaging artifacts and implement corrective measures independently or under guidance.* Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to support desired clinical outcomes and service standards.* Accurately transfers images and associated data to designated systems, completes basic technical documentation, and prepares studies for physician reporting.* Carries out operator‐level quality control checks, cleaning, high‐level disinfection, and basic equipment maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements.* Accurately document in EMR/PACS* Actively participates in continuing education, professional development, and research initiatives to maintain competencies and advance quality of care and treatment practices.* Supports inventory tasks as needed to help ensure supplies are available.**General Responsibilities:*** Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:****Education:** Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology or nuclear medicine program as defined by ARRT orCompletion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.**Experience:** No prior CT experience required.**License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.ARRT(RT) certification required within 12 months of hire.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Foundational knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, basic radiologic technology concepts, and CT‐related terminology. Applies core CT theory, practices, and techniques to perform examinations and complete basic post‐processing, analysis, and documentation with general supervision or assistance.* Communication skills to exchange basic information with patients, families, and team members.* Ability to prioritize and complete assigned clinical and non‐clinical work tasks with guidance and direction, progressively developing independence in managing routine responsibilities.* Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain composed in stressful situations with guidance and support, progressively developing effective coping and prioritization skills.* Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy* Knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.* Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.* Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.* Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.* Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.