Multi-Modality CT Tech

Riverside Health System; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

New team member incentive up to $20,K

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, VA, seeks a Multi-Modality CT Technologist to perform CT and diagnostic exams as requested by physicians. Responsibilities include patient preparation, IV and contrast administration, and accurate documentation, with rotating 4x10 hour shifts and required call/holiday coverage.

Qualifications include ARRT radiology and CT certification upon hire, CPR/BLS certification, and CT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CT experience preferred.
• ARRT Radiology and CT certification upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists in performing CT imaging procedures and select the proper protocol to obtain optimal images with documented results.
• Prepare equipment, instrumentation and supplies, ensure safety and ALARA compliance.
• Follow regulatory and accrediting standards and report variances as needed.
• Coordinate patient care, document actions, and maintain inventory to avoid service interruptions.
• Demonstrate detail orientation, multi-tasking, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Education

ARRT Radiology (R) Upon Hire

ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) Upon Hire

CPR/BLS Certification - AHA/ARC/ASHI Upon Hire

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Up to $20,000 sign on bonus!!!

This position is eligible for our new team member incentive program. In accepting this position, new team members may be eligible for a bonus of up to $20,000 over the course of your first 2 years with Riverside! It pays to stay!

Rotating four 10-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends. Call and holiday coverage is required.

Overview

The Multi-Modality CT Technologist in hospital setting is responsible for performing CT and diagnostic exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Performs all radiology and CT exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, IV insertions and contrast injections, and completes all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Assists radiologists in performing CT imaging procedures. Select proper protocol to obtain optimal images and provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Performs with a high degree of safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols using safety behaviors. Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care. Follows ALARA principles according to policy.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Detail oriented ability to multi-task organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Experience

• CT experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology (R) Upon Hire(Required) and
• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

• Call Rotation
• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.