CT Technologist/X-Ray Technologist

CAT Scan Technologist (CT)

This position primarily serves as a CAT Scan Technologist (CT) responsible for performing CT studies for medical diagnosis. When CT studies are not required, the technologist performs diagnostic radiology and other departmental duties as assigned.

Location: Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility, Belcourt, ND

Shift: Primary coverage is evening and overnight shifts, Monday through Sunday, including all holidays.

Per Diem: Travel and Housing is covered and paid in addition to salary.

Key Responsibilities

• CT Examinations: Perform a variety of computerized tomography exams according to physician instructions, including selecting equipment and determining technical factors like positioning and scan thickness.
• Patient Management: Receive, schedule, and position patients; explain procedures to allay fears; and monitor patients for significant cases requiring immediate physician attention.
• Radiography: Independently operate fixed and portable radiography machines and Digital Radiography workstations for routine to complex examinations.
• Clinical Evaluation: Advise radiologists or referring physicians of results and provide preliminary diagnostic evaluations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform operator-level care and preventative maintenance on equipment, including laser imagers.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily records of patient workload and documentation for any repeated X-rays.
• Emergency Care: Assist in cardiac arrest situations and render emergency aid if unanticipated conditions or anomalies are discovered during exams.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Certification: Must hold an advanced-level certification by ARRT or NMTCB in CT, or possess state licensure for diagnostic CT with documented training.
• Experience: At least six months of experience performing CT examinations.
• Continuing Education: Must meet ARRT continuing education requirements.
• Safety Gear: Must have a personal dosimeter to read radiation doses; this is not provided by the facility.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Anatomy & Physiology: Deep knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and major/minor body systems susceptible to radiological exposure.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to optimize scans for clarity, perform complex radiographic positioning (e.g., lumbar myelography), and operate complex instrumentation.
• Safety Standards: Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques.
• Pharmacology: Understanding of drug actions and administration methods for contrast materials.