Outpatient CT Technologist - PRN

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Modern equipment

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC seeks a CT Technologist (PRN) to operate modern CT equipment, including photon counting CT, under radiologist supervision. You will perform radiologic examinations, ensure safety protocols, and prepare the suite for patients.

The role emphasizes timely exams, coordination with radiologists and other care teams, adherence to ACR guidelines, and completion of ARRT registration and SC licensure within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT registration (R) required; CT registration must be obtained within 1 year in this position.
• Licensure from the SC Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic examinations timely, accurately and safely for radiologist interpretation.
• Ensure that the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders.
• Use per-exam protocol with appropriate markers and positioning; images are free of artifacts and motion.
• Screen patients for identification, history and safety protocols; review medical history for exam indications and contraindications.
• Review schedule/patient records 3-5 days before appointment; evaluate for appropriateness and contraindications.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited school of radiologic technology

Tools

PACS

Job description

CT Technologist (PRN) – MUSC

Job Description Summary

CT Technologists at MUSC play a critical role in capturing detailed cross‑sectional images using cutting‑edge CT technology, including networked CT units and the only photon counting CT in South Carolina. As a CT technologist you will aid in diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, collaborating closely with other care teams to ensure high‑quality patient care in a dynamic medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic examinations timely, accurately and safely for radiologist interpretation.
• Ensure that the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete.
• Use per‑exam protocol with appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids; images are free of artifacts and motion.
• Screen all patients for identification, history and safety protocols. The medical history is reviewed for exam indications and contraindications.
• Review schedule/patient record 3‑5 days before scheduled appointment. Evaluate for exam/facility appropriateness and contraindications for the exam.
• Work with radiologists, referring physicians and clinics to address any issues before patients arrive for exams.

• Assure the radiology suite and adjacent clinical and common areas are prepared to receive patients and visitors.
• Equipment – assure all needed equipment is available and in working order; perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer, report any errors or downtime directly to service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff.
• Suite/clinical and common areas – assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, the exam room and patient areas are clean, and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environment issues to the manager.

• Support a culture of safety by consistently looking for ways to improve safety through workflow analysis and barrier identification.
• Participate in group meetings with comments and suggestions using the Shield reporting system.
• Address patient care issues as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involving the appropriate supervisor or other member of the patient’s care team as necessary.

Licensure, Certifications & Education

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

Experience: 0 to 2 years of modality‑specific work experience, at least 1 year of X‑Ray experience.

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R), required.
• ARRT CT Registration must be obtained within 1 year in this position.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation + incentives
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and specialization
• Modern equipment and technology

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (continuous)
• Ability to climb ladders/step stools (frequent to infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors (continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas, specifically step stools (frequent to infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist (frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist (frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (frequent)
• Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations (frequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs (continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions (continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity (continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50 lbs, unassisted.
• Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350 lbs (+/-), assisted.
• Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50 lbs, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, to 50 lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350 lbs (+/-), unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous)
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Additional New Requirements

• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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