CT Technologist - Southside Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Time off & disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a CT Technologist for the Southside Medical Center, PRN. The role involves performing CT scans, preparing patients, and assisting radiologists in procedures with attention to safety and image quality.

Ideal candidates have ARRT certification and CT modality registration; EPIC EHR and PACS proficiency is preferred. This PRN position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of a health system commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an ARRT accredited institute is preferred.
• ARRT Diagnostic Radiology certification is required.
• CT tech with CT modality registration preferred or to be obtained within two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures and ensure image quality.
• Properly position and immobilize patients for scans.
• Administer IV contrast as required and assist radiologist.
• Maintain knowledge of CT IT systems (Radiant, PACS).
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Patient-based Care

Calm Demeanor

Critical Thinking

Safety

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Follows Directions

Education

Associate's degree (ARRT preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

Job description

Who We Are

We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Bon Secours

We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

CT Technologist - Southside Medical Center - PRN

Job Summary

The CT Technologist applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of CT scanning equipment in a way that provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. The CT Technologist assists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic CT scans.

Essential Functions

• Assures the quality of all images and confirms that all pertinent patient/procedural data is correct.
• Performs computed tomography procedures.
• Performs timeout as required per policy.
• Properly positions patients on CT scanning cradles and properly immobilizes patients with appropriate devices to obtain desired position.
• Makes radiation exposures by energizing scanner per physician request and patient history.
• Performs intravenous injections and demonstrates a knowledge of use and care of existing IVs, administers oral, rectal, and IV radiographic contracts agents specific to procedures.
• Assists the radiologist with biopsies, drainage procedures, etc. utilizing sterile techniques, exhibiting safe and effective use of all contrast and radiation materials.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.
• Participates in on call rotation as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
• Advanced modality registration in CT, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within two years)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Experience

• 1 year of experience as CT or Rad Tech (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Commitment to patient-based care
• Calm Demeanor
• Critical Thinking
• Safety
• Attention to Detail
• Escalate Concerns
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Maintains positive attitude
• Follows Directions

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Range

• Minimum: $33.31
• Maximum: $51.63

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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