Level I - CT Technologist - $27-45 per hour

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated CT Technologist Level I to join their team in Oklahoma City. This entry-level position provides a unique opportunity to deliver specialized cardiovascular and radiologic technology services to diverse patient populations. You will work under supervision to gain essential competencies, ensuring high-quality patient care and support. The role involves preparing patients for procedures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing advanced radiologic equipment. With a competitive total rewards package and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring competencies in cardiovascular and radiologic technology.
• Must achieve CT Certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient-centric care in various settings.
• Prepare patients for procedures and correlate clinical history.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Cardiovascular Technology

Radiologic Technology

Quality Control

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiography program

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

Cardiovascular Equipment

Job description

OU Health is seeking a CT Technologist Level I for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

*** Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position

Position Title: CT Technologist (Levels I-3) Adult Imaging
Department: Adult CT Scan
Job Description:New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $5000 or $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!

CT Technologist Positions are available at levels 1-3, depending on experience and education.

General Description:

Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to; acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals and service expectations desired.
• Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
• Conducts post-procedure review with or without preceptor to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
• Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
• Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEVEL 2:

• Provides instruction and mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Prepares and presents in-service training pertinent to assigned service area.
• Performs and/or assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEVEL 3:

• Utilizing advanced-level professional knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to: acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
• Performs as a shift or team lead for inpatient and/or outpatient duty locations to augment or fill-in for leadership roles as needed to coordinate workflow and operations of an assigned service area.
• Assists leadership with the development of clinical protocols and performance of image quality reviews as required, to maintain compliance with the accreditation standards required for the assigned specialty area.
• Serves as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentor new or less experienced team members.
• Audits and verifies post-study reviews to confirm that all required study elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
• Coordinates operator and department-level quality control, safety and environment of care checks to maintain compliance with hospital, manufacturer, regulatory and accrediting entity standards.
• Plans and leads continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.

*Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiography program or currently enrolled with graduation within 6 weeks of an accredited Radiological Technology program. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI (candidates within 6 weeks of graduation from an approved program may be considered for employment) preferred.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Must meet applicant eligibility requirements for CT Certification. Must be achieved within 12 months of hire date.

*Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiography program. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional required. Experience in the specialty required by the hiring department preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: CT credentials required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

*Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiography program. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI preferred.

Experience: 5 years full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the primary specialty, and at least one (1) year full-time experience in one or more post-primary specialties required by the hiring department required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: CT credentials required by the hiring department must be current upon hire.