CT Technologist - Straight Weekends

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT scans and radiology procedures with a focus on patient safety and quality images. You will operate CT equipment, interact with patients, physicians, and staff, and contribute to ongoing protocol optimization.

This role requires AMA JCERT training, ARRT certification, and BLS/IV certification within six weeks. On-call rotations for nights, weekends, and holidays may apply across Sanford Rural Network facilities.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school or JCERT accredited program is required.
• CT training or experience preferred.
• ARRT certification is required at the time of hire.
• CT certification within two years is preferred (DICOE/ACR).
• Licensure/permit requirements for ND, SD, IA may apply.
• BLS and IV certification within six weeks of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures and CT scans.
• Provides patient care and initiates life support as necessary.
• Operates CT equipment and follows radiology protocols.
• Learns and utilizes new technology and orients new staff.
• May participate in on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

CT training or experience

Education

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school or JCERT accredited program

ARRT certification required at time of hire

CT certification obtained within two years (DICOE/ACR)

NDMIRT licensure if working in North Dakota

CT certification within 24 months (Aberdeen, SD)

Iowa permit to practice

BLS and IV certification within six weeks

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Weekend (United States of America) | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 | Salary Range: $32.00 - $46.50 | Sign-on bonus available! | Union Position: No | Department Details Summary: Performs diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scan images. Produces quality computed tomography exam images and exercise professional judgment in the performance of procedures.

Job Description: Provides for patient care and initiates life support measure as necessary. Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, family members, department staff, and healthcare workers. Possesses the skills and knowledge to operate CT equipment to produce quality CT scans as well as the ability to perform related procedures and protocols. Has the ability to learn and utilize new technology as well as orient new employees. Possesses the ability to professionally obtain information from patients or their responsible parties to further improve their personalized treatment and care. On a continuum, the CT Technologist works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status. Works well with all age groups. Sanford Rural Network Facilities sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Performs diagnostic radiology procedures. Performs basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols. May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school or Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT) accredited program is required.
• Computerized Tomography (CT) training or experience preferred.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required at the time of hire.
• Per Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) and American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation requirements, CT certification obtained within two years is preferred.
• If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
• If working in Aberdeen, South Dakota (SD), CT certification is required within 24 months of hire.
• In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and I.V. certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.