CT Technologist/X-Ray Technologist

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. $160,000 - $160,000 a year 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr