CT/X-Ray Technologist, Part-Time Nights, Lenexa City Center

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CT/X-Ray Technologist to join their team on part-time nights. In this vital role, you will perform CAT Scan procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging for accurate diagnoses. Your expertise will contribute to patient care in a new state-of-the-art facility, where you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to enhance the patient experience. If you're looking to grow in a supportive environment that values your skills and dedication to patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community committed to uplifting others in body, mind, and spirit.

Benefits

Student Loan Repayment Program

Magnet recognition benefits

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical school graduate required.
• Up to 1 year of position-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs CAT Scan procedures with independent judgment.
• Communicates with nurses and physicians to expedite patient care.
• Maintains cleanliness and stock of the CAT Scan room.

Skills

CAT Scan procedures

IV administration

Radiation safety standards

Patient care communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Technical School Graduate

Tools

Cerner System

Power Chart

PACS System

Job description

Job Description - CT/X-Ray Technologist, Part-Time Nights, Lenexa City Center (25009898)

Job Number:

25009898

Description

CT/X-Ray Technologist, Part-Time Nights, Lenexa City Center

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time, 12 hours/week

Shift: Night shift (1 x 12 hour night shift per week)

Location

AdventHealth Lenexa City Center
16950 West 86th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219

The community you’ll be caring for:

Our newest hospital in the Kansas City metro area — AdventHealth Lenexa City Center — will include around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services and inpatient beds for medical-surgical and short-stay units.

The new campus will include:

• 244,000 square feet
• Capacity for 98 total beds (44 on opening and 54 slated for future expansion)
• Four operating rooms (two upon opening and two slated for future dates)

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs CAT Scan procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to acquire CAT Scan images for radiological diagnosis. Must keep room clean and stocked with supplies that are required to perform CAT Scan procedures.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Maintains all the essential job functions of the CT Technologist.
• Reviews scheduled patient’s requisitions and chart before starting exam.
• Administers opaque contrast material as directed by Radiologist.
• Starts IV’s on out patients that require IV contrast.
• Draw labs for Creatine when possible to expedite patient care.
• Communicate with nurses and physicians to expedite patient care.
• Locate orders, lab work, allergies and any other related resources on the patient in Power Chart.
• Send images to VRC in a timely manner and scan VRC report into PACS.
• Gives oral contrast, when scheduled, to abdomen and pelvis CAT Scan patients one to two hours prior to exams.
• Participate in the training of new CT techs.
• Operates Cerner System, proficiently, troubleshoots problems with orders and makes corrections within scope of user level.
• Complete and charge exams correctly on Cerner System.
• Send all exams to PACS System and know what to do if PACS is down.
• Adheres to radiation safety standards.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Follows “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.
• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
• Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) Personalized Patient Care Every Patient Every time.
• Maintains ethical relationships and cooperates with all personnel in proper conduct of department.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development, and pursues appropriate continuing education.
• Professional appearance is in accordance with dress code standards.
• Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.
• Provides patient transportation when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director or Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: