Unregistered CT Technologist, Full Time, First Shift, West Chester Radiology

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is hiring a full-time Unregistered CT Technologist for the CT department at our West Chester Hospital in West Chester, OH. The technologist will perform diagnostic CT scans, ensure image quality, and adhere to established protocols under minimal supervision.

They will protect patients from radiation and manage IV contrast per protocol. Responsibilities include proper patient positioning, safety, and accurate operation of CT equipment.

Qualifications

• ARRT registry completion and CT certification within 12 months.
• Continuing education activities per ARRT guidelines are required.
• Qualified candidates must have Ohio radiologic license.
• Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association is required.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT exams with attention to patient history, protocol, and image quality.
• Positioning and protection from ionizing radiation; uses immobilization devices as needed.
• Loads and programs injectors for IV contrast per protocol; operates imaging equipment safely.

Skills

ARRT registration

CPR certification

Ohio radiologic license

1-2 years CT experience

Education

Associate's Degree - Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree - Radiologic Technology

JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology

Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Description

UC Health is hiring a full-time Unregistered CT Technologist for the CT department at our West Chester Hospital.

To assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic CT scans of various organs and structures of the human body. Operates with minimal supervision, uses independent judgment to determine quality of radiographs, and compliance with established protocols.

Location

West Chester, OH, United States

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Associate's Degree - Radiologic Technology.
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree - Radiologic Technology.
• Completion of JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology or an Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Hired associates will have twelve months to take and pass the ARRT CT registry and become CT certified.
• Must participate in continuing education activities in accordance to the ARRT guidelines.
• Valid Ohio radiologic license.
• Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience.

Required Skills And Knowledge

Must complete at least 24 hours of direct credit continuing education every 2 years.

Responsibilities

Job Skills/Knowledge:

• Performs all tasks in the CT area, including, but not limited to: reviewing patient histories for completeness and assuring appropriateness of exams; positioning patients and providing them protection from ionizing radiation; appropriately uses immobilization devices to ensure patient safety and quality images; performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination/protocol for all CT exams; manipulates reconstructed images using a wide variety of available computer functions to optimally visualize desired anatomy; correctly loads and programs injectors to deliver IV contrast appropriate for each protocol.

Patient Care

• Performs all aspects of patient care, including, but not limited to: greet patients; provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including test explanation; verify medication reconciliation for all patients receiving IV contrast; evaluate patients for possible contraindications to contrast use; prepare and administer contrast orally, intravenously and rectally; practice asceptic and sterile technique during procedures; administer or assist in administering CPR and other emergency procedures as needed.

Radiation Safety

• Follows standard safety protocols for personnel using radiation producing equipment.
• Properly screens all females in childbearing years as to possible pregnancy.
• Regulates technical factors on individual patients in order to reduce radiation exposure while ensuring diagnostic quality images.
• Wears dosimeters correctly.
• Acquainted with hospital policies regarding fire safety and infection control.

Performance Improvement

• Adheres to corporate and departmental policies on time and attendance.
• Takes call as assigned, including weekends and holidays.
• Works assigned schedule and requests changes to existing schedule through lead or manager without creating OT.
• Produces a quantity of work comparable to coworkers in a reasonable amount of time.

Cleanliness/Supplies

• Maintains the CT area through regular stocking and cleaning.
• Reports supply shortages to lead or manager.
• Uses appropriate cleaning supplies for each piece of equipment and situation.