CT Technologist, Part-Time DaysShawnee, KS

CT Technologist, Part-Time Days Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. Our team members, physicians and volunteers extend the healing ministry of Christ each day through dedication to clinical excellence and uncommon compassion.

As the largest health care provider in Johnson County, we touch lives throughout our community at our locations in Lenexa, Shawnee Mission and South Overland Park, and through our main campus AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, which includes a cancer center, six physician office buildings and an associate child-care center. We're also proud to have more than 30 specialized physicians serving at 15 primary and urgent care locations.

Joining our team means joining an important mission to serve others but can also serve your family well. Our team members enjoy superior health benefits, Magnet Recognition, tuition reimbursement, a generous Paid Days Off plan and support in achieving your personal health goals through our Associate Wellness Department.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time Days, 24 hours/week

Shift:

• 3 x 8 hour
• Monday, Thursday, and Friday

Location:

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you'll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you'll contribute:

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs CAT Scan procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to acquire Cat Scan images for radiological diagnosis. Must keep room clean and stocked with supplies that are required to perform CAT Scan procedures.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Maintains all the essential job functions of the CT Technologist.
• Rotates "on call" status
• Reviews scheduled patient's requisitions and chart before starting exam.
• Administers opaque contrast material as directed by Radiologist.
• Starts IV's on out patients that require IV contrast.
• Draw labs for Creatine when possible to expedite patient care.
• Communicate with nurses and physicians to expedite patient care.
• Locate orders, lab work, allergies and any other related resources on the patient in Power Chart.
• Send images to VRC in a timely manner and scan VRC report into PACS.
• Gives oral contrast, when scheduled, to abdomen and pelvis CAT Scan patients one to two hours prior to exams.
• Participate in the training of new CT techs.
• Operates Cerner System, proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders and makes corrections within scope of user level.
• Complete and charge exams correctly on Cerner System.
• Send all exams to PACS System and know what to do if PACS is down.
• Adheres to radiation safety standards.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Follows "Standard of Behavior" guidelines per hospital policy
• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
• Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) Personalized Patient Care Every Patient Every time.
• Maintains ethical relationships and cooperates with all personnel in proper conduct of department
• Demonstrates commitment of personal and professional development, and pursues appropriate continuing education.
• Professional appearance is in accordance with dress code standards.
• Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.
• Provides patient transportation when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director or Manager

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• 1 Year of Position-Related Experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Kansas State License LRT
• Nationally Registered ARRT
• ARRT Registered CT Technologist
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.