CT Technologist — Sign-On Bonus + Impactful Care

Kindred; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North seeks a CT Technologist to perform specialized CT scans, manage patient positioning, contrast administration, and dose optimization. You will work with radiologists and assist with interventional CT procedures as needed.

Requirements include ARRT radiography/CT credentials, BLS, and graduation from an accredited radiography program. Excellent English communication and attendance are essential. Sign-on bonus available with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%.

Responsabilités

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
• Schedule patients for procedures and assist with clerical functions.
• Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for CT scans.
• Adheres to protocol scan length to optimize patient dose.
• Confirm patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters.
• Utilize iso centering of the anatomy of interest to optimize dose.
• Optimize technical factors to minimize radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
• Use radiation shielding devices.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality and label processed images correctly.
• Record patient dose and administration of contrast medication per policy.
• Document appropriate charging of procedures and supplies.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures if applicable; provide orientation and training for new CT technologists.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Regular attendance

Travel 0%

Formation

Graduate in Medical Radiography/CT

Description du poste

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North seeks a CT Technologist to perform specialized CT scans, manage patient positioning, contrast administration, and dose optimization. You will work with radiologists and assist with interventional CT procedures as needed.

Requirements include ARRT radiography/CT credentials, BLS, and graduation from an accredited radiography program. Excellent English communication and attendance are essential. Sign-on bonus available with a comprehensive benefits package.