X-ray/CT Radiology Technologist

Altru Health; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health in Devils Lake seeks a CT Technologist to ensure proper orders and prepare patients for CT imaging. You will review exams in PACS for quality and completeness, while maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout the process.

Responsibilities include patient education, assisting radiologists with procedures, and accurate documentation. A ND radiography license is required or can be obtained prior to start, with standard safety and record-keeping duties supporting department

Qualifications

• Radiographer license and ability to obtain ND license prior to start.
• Proficiency in patient education and exam preparation.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families to understand procedures.
• Ensure proper orders are received before exams and gather necessary information.
• Assist radiologist with exams and communicate protocol changes.
• Review images for quality and completeness in PACS.
• Verify imaging and paperwork and route for interpretation.
• Maintain safety and comfort for patients during movement and positioning.
• Prepare and administer injectable dosages as required and document records.
• Maintain accurate records of materials received, dispensed, and disposed of.
• Perform other duties to meet department needs.

Skills

Patient education

Quality assessment

PACS familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Radiographer license (ND)

Tools

PACS

ARRT Certification

CT scanners

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.Location:Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301Pay 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)