X-ray/CT Radiology Technologist

Altru Health; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, ND is seeking a CT Technologist to ensure physician orders are received before exams and to review studies in PACS for quality and completeness. The role emphasizes patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.

The position requires collaboration with radiologists, proper documentation, and adherence to licensing and ARRT certification requirements. Travel and scheduling align with department needs.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to educate patients and families within exam scope.
• Review CT exams in PACS ensuring quality and completeness.
• Maintain safety and comfort of patients during transport and positioning.
• Record and document procedures accurately per department policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper orders are received before exams.
• Assists radiologist/physician during patient exams.
• Reviews images for quality and completeness.
• Verifies images and paperwork are PACS-scanned and distributed to radiologists.
• Maintains patient safety during transportation and positioning.
• Prepares contrast materials and administers medications per protocol.
• Keeps accurate records of materials received, dispensed, and disposed.

Skills

Patient education

Quality image review

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Radiographer licensure in ND

ARRT Radiography

ARRT CT Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

PACS

Job description

Location:

Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301

Pay Range:

$29.19 - $43.79

Summary:

The CT Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information. The CT Technologist reviews exams on the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes all necessary paperwork. The technologist demonstrates regard for patient's safety and comfort.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides the patient and family with appropriate education to optimize their understanding within scope of responsibility.
• Assures that a proper order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information prior to performing exam.
• Assists the Radiologist/physician with patient exams and notifies them of changes to the patient that may alter exam protocol and performance.
• Reviews images for quality and completeness.
• Verifies that all images are on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with appropriate paperwork scanned in and distributes exam for interpretation to appropriate radiologist at completion of exam.
• Demonstrates regard for patients' safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning of patient.
• Prepares pharmaceutical vials for injection, calculates and measures dosage accurately, and administers orally or by intravenous injection (IV) the correct diagnostic or therapeutic dosage and completes all required records.
• Maintains accurate and complete record of all material received, dispensed, decayed and disposed of.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications:

• Radiographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Radiographer | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Computed Tomography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes:

Temporary ND license accepted prior to start

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID:

R5873

Making a real difference. For one another.To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)