CT Technologist-Devils Lake

Location Altru Hospital | Devils Lake, ND 58301 Pay Range $29.19 - $43.79 per hour 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 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 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. Radiographer – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Within 6 Months of Start Date. Computed Tomography – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Within 24 Months of Start Date. Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Within 90 Days of Start Date. Physical Demands Sit: Frequently (34-66%) Stand: Frequently (34-66%) Walk: Frequently (34-66%) Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) Reach: Frequently (34-66%) 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 Requirements Position requires Infrequent Driver. Benefits Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO). Equal Opportunity Employer Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io if you require a reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Altru Hospital - Devils Lake