RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST CT

Salina-Regional-Health-Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina-Regional-Health-Center is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT imaging across designated anatomical areas, ensuring high image quality and adherence to radiation safety standards. The role involves patient communication and operating CT equipment within the Radiology and Emergency settings, with daily interaction with hospital information systems.

The CT Technologist will explain procedures, obtain optimal images, and assist Radiologists as needed, contacting various departments as

Qualifications

• AMA approved Radiologic Technology program required.
• ARRT license or registry eligible required.
• CT Certification or certification eligible required.
• Basic Life Support certification expected within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT equipment to produce high-quality radiographic images.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure proper positioning and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate radiation safety practices and assist Radiologist as needed.
• Interact with Radiology Information Systems and other clinical computer programs daily.

Education

AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT License

CT Certification or Certification eligible

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

The CT Technologists produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated anatomical areas as order/directed, according to established practices and procedures on all patient populations (neonate through geriatric). The CT Technologist will exhibit superior levels of customer service. The CT technologist effectively operates CT equipment to produce quality images in a variety of settings (Radiology Department, Emergency Department and the Emergency Department. The technologist explains procedures to the patient, demonstrates and uses appropriate protocols and obtains optimum images of specified anatomy. The technologist demonstrates effective radiation safety practices and assists the Radiologist, when necessary. The technologist interacts with numerous computer programs and systems on a daily basis.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Registered or registry eligible Radiologic Technologist
• One year hospital radiology experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

• ARRT License
• CT Certification or Certification eligible
• Basic Life Support certification will be accepted from either American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider, or Basic Life Support (American Heart Association-Health Care Provider), or successfully completes within the first 90 days of employment.

Schedule-Shift-Hours Full Time - Evening Shift - Primarily 2nd shift hours (1500-2330).