CT Technologist ($20,000 Sign-on)

CT Technologist

American Health Imaging is hiring a CT Technologist at our Cumming, GA location. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm.

The CT Technologist performs a variety of standard, and specialty Computed Tomography (CT) procedures to produce imaging studies using radiology technology to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically, conducts radiology exams and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the company's values in daily activities
• Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment to produce cross-section images of patients' internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues
• Positions patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff
• Screens patients for CT safety prior to procedure performance
• Starts I.V.'s, administers contrast media as directed and per protocol
• Evaluates CT scans for technical quality, collates processed images and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately
• Loads and operates power injectors for contrast media administration
• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice
• Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Assists in other modalities as requested and as allowed by licensure/certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of scanning procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
• Knowledge of basic level computer skills
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes, think strategically, and identify trends
• Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve decision-making
• Ability to maintain and build constructive relationships that produce results
• Ability to work independently, as a team, and in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
• Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time approval to work as scheduled
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
• Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology
• 12 months previous experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality
• ARRT certification in Computed Tomography
• Applicable State Licensure, where required
• IV credentialed if applicable
• BLS certification preferred

Benefits (Please note that eligibility for benefits is based on position type and status and certain positions may not be eligible for all the benefits listed below)

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Pharmacy Plans, with Benefits effective first day of the month following hire date
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly bonus opportunity
• Paid Vacation Time
• PTO Accrual Beginning Day 1
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program