Radiology - CT Tech

CT Technologist

Profession: CT Technologist Specialty: CT (Computed Tomography) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Tuesday - Friday Hours per Shift: 12 hours (7 PM - 6:30 AM) Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: UT License Certifications: BLS (AHA), Certified CT Technologist - ARRT (CT), Certified Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R) Must-Have: Well versed in standard CT imaging, especially for stroke and trauma scans

Description: Hiring process includes profile review and interview with the unit manager. Candidates must be in-state for the orientation week, even if the first day modules are remote. Department consists of 2 CT scanners. No floating or covering of other areas such as X-ray required. Common types of imaging performed include standard CT imaging, stroke, and trauma scanning. Job duties include transporting patients to the ER, performing tech to nurse hand-offs, and incident reporting when appropriate. Responsibilities also include stocking the room, cleaning up messes, and contacting environmental services for final cleaning. Average number of scans/studies performed daily is between 35-45. The department uses Epic and FIJI PACS for electronic medical records and picture archive communication systems. Department equipment includes Phillips 64 Slice and 16 Slice CT scanners, as well as Carestream and Phillips portable units. No Registered Radiology Assistants are utilized in this department. There is no in-house radiologist available. IV starts are not routinely required, but knowledge of the procedure is beneficial. Self-scheduling is not available; shifts are assigned from Tuesday to Friday. Holiday requirements are applicable; call or standby is not required, but a response time of 30 minutes is expected. Scrub color is grey and scrubs are provided. Department-specific orientation is included in the role. The facility has a cancellation policy that allows for the cancellation of up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment and 3 shifts for assignments less than 13 weeks. Charting is managed using the EPIC system. A BSN is not required for this position. This role involves care in an acute trauma level division.