CT Technologist

CT Technologist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions. Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process. To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

• Executes all diagnostic CT studies operating equipment to include, but not limited to General Electric CT scanners, and workstation, Macintosh G3 computer, and associated patient care equipment. Follows formal protocols for all work assignments; explains procedure(s) to patient and responds to questions. Completes assigned examinations including filming, jacket retrieval and location of old images.
• Delivers patient care for all age groups of patients requiring CT services, acting as a liaison between the patient and the radiologist. Performs basic activities in regard to patient care; responds to emergency situations while delivering patient care.
• Consults with nursing floor regarding changes in patient's condition; documents in-patient charts with patient care notes and completes incident forms for the time patient is in the CT suite. Provides for patient comfort and protection from radiation sources by utilizing appropriate procedures/accessories; consults protocol manual for scanning parameters to ensure unnecessary exposure is reduced and patient dose is kept as low as possible.
• Performs incidental office duties necessary to maintain a timely and complete patient record. Enters patient data in existing computer database. Records applicable exam codes and supplies used on billing sheet.
• Performs Quality Assurance audits and activities as assigned.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department's defined specific populations served.

Job Requirements:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology, (including course work in cross-sectional anatomy and/or demonstrated skill/knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy), upon hire and
• One year of work experience in the senior level of the core job family or
• any combination of experience or education that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire

Preferred:

• One year of work experience as a CT Technologist