CT Technologist - Wage

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform CT procedures in an educational hospital setting. Responsibilities include ensuring quality assurance, patient safety, and performing a variety of CT exams. Candidates must have ARRT certification and an educational background in Radiography.

Qualifications

• Registered Radiologic Technologist through the ARRT required.
• Eligible for ARRT (CT) certification required within one year of hire.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex CT procedures under supervision.
• Operates equipment and produces scans using CT protocols.
• Instructs students and residents as a preceptor.

Skills

Quality Assurance

IV Access

Patient Communication

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

Graduate of a JRC accredited program in Radiography

Associate's Degree in Radiography

Job description

Responsible for performing routine to complex CT procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols under the direction/supervision of a radiologist in an educational hospital based CT department where a wide variety of exams are regularly performed.

• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas.
• Ensures proper safety standards are met.
• Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols.
• Properly identifies and explains procedure to patient.
• Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects contrast media under the direction of a physician.
• Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established CT protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
• Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as needed.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Participates in on-going service and process improvement efforts.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $31.98 - $51.17 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of a JRC accredited program in Radiography required. Associate's Degree preferred. Eligible for ARRT (CT) certification required.

Experience: None required

Licensure: Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T.) required. ARRT (CT) certification required within one year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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