Senior CT Technologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Nights (four 10-hour shifts)

Springdale campus

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Senior CT Technologist for the Springdale campus to perform high-quality CT exams, ensure patient safety, and contribute as a preceptor to staff when needed.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent and 6 years of direct CT experience, with AR radiologic licensure and ARRT CT certification preferred. Night shifts offer a sign-on bonus and supported professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Verifies exams as ordered by physician.
• Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor to perform correct scan protocols in an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients.
• Is an expert in, and may serve as a Preceptor in the adherence to all radiation safety recommendations, including patient shielding. ALARA.
• Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor in the proper administration of IV and oral contrast.
• May serve as a Preceptor in the explanation of exams/procedures to patients and families.
• Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
• Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement activities. Complies with all TJC, state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Night Shift

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC094230 CT Technology

Summary:

$10K SIGN-ON BONUS - Student Loan repayment program - Nights Monday-Thursday 8:30pm-6:30am

Additional Information:

• $10K SIGN-ON BONUS
• Student Loan repayment program
• Nights Monday-Thursday 8:30pm-6:30am (four 10-hour shifts)
• Springdale campus

A Senior CT Technologist is an Expert Technologist with the ability to perform quality CT exams in a safe and timely manner, while providing excellent patient care. May serve as a Preceptor to other staff members. May act as Lead when Lead CT Technologist is out.

Required Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Required Work Experience:

Direct - 6 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Direct - Pediatric

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required - , Radiologic Technologist License - Arkansas Department of Health

Recommended Certifications:

ARRT - Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Description

1. Verifies exams as ordered by physician.
2. Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor to perform correct scan protocols in an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients.
3. Is an expert in, and may serve as a Preceptor in the adherence to all radiation safety recommendations, including patient shielding. ALARA.
4. Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor in the proper administration of IV and oral contrast.
5. May serve as a Preceptor in the explanation of exams/procedures to patients and families.
6. Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
7. Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
8. Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor in utilization of current or new and evolving technologies in CT.
9. Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.
10. Participates in performance improvement activities. Complies with all TJC, state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.