CT Technologist Weekend

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain HealthCare is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostically precise CT scans and uphold ARRT proficiency. The role emphasizes patient prep, data accuracy, and strict radiation safety. You will operate CT systems, verify orders, and educate patients while collaborating with the clinical team.

The position features a full-time schedule with weekend coverage and a focus on delivering high-quality imaging and care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R)(CT) certification upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) within 60 days.
• IV competency within 90 days.
• Relevant state licensure as applicable upon hire.
• Facility-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT competency in clinical and technical functions.
• Operates CT equipment and related information systems to produce quality images.
• Prepares patients, verifies orders, and ensures proper identification.
• Performs exams per department protocol.
• Reviews images for quality and determines necessary anatomical structures.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe environment.
• Documents procedures and assists with patient education as needed.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other providers.

Skills

ARRT RT(R)

BCLS within 60 Days

IV Competency within 90 Days

State licensure where applicable

Job description

Job Description:The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This position uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), Weekend Shift, Friday - Sunday 1p-1:30a

Unit/Location: Platte Valley Hospital

Additional Details:

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible?

As a CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care.

As a CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job
• Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam
• Performs exams per department protocol
• Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems
• As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers contrast media to patients per protocol and provides education to patients regarding safety concerns inherent to contrast administration
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in CT technology, techniques, and protocols by participating in continuing education and professional development activities
• Assists and instructs students and other radiology technologists in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates understanding of sectional anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating CT equipment with a strong understanding of of CT imaging techniques and protocols
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocols relating to contrast administration, including contrast injector operation as applicable
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging including ability to view, transfer and manipulate images
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and can respond appropriately
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff

CT Tech Minimum Qualifications

• Health Services\\ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (RT)(R) Upon Hire
• Health Services\\BCLS - Basic Life Support within 60 Days
• Health Services\\IV - IV Competency within 90 Days
• Relevant state licensure as applicable, Upon Hire
• (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module within 30 Days
• (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within 30 Days
• Specific facility-based certifications may also be required for this role.
• If this applies, each facility would define and manage compliance.

CT Tech Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Computed Tomography Technologist - American Registry of Radiography Technologists ARRT (R)(CT)
• 1-2 years of CT experience
• 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting
• For caregivers hired in this role in the State of Colorado, a Fluoroscopy License
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Platte Valley Hospital

Work City: Brighton

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $39.16 - $60.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.