ARRT CT Technologist - PRN Evenings & Weekends

ARRT CT Technologist - PRN Evenings & Weekends

Lake Benton, MN $72,089 - $93,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Deliver top-quality healthcare services by expertly using ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images for licensed practitioners. This role extends to performing Computed Tomography (CT) and related procedures to generate detailed cross-sectional anatomical images.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform CT procedures, ensuring patient clinical history aligns with the exam and documenting all relevant information for licensed practitioners.
• Prepare patients by providing clear instructions to achieve optimal results, ease anxiety, and encourage cooperation.
• Select and follow appropriate exam protocols as directed by Radiologists and adhere to established CT policies.
• Position and immobilize patients as needed, prioritizing comfort and accurate imaging.
• Apply radiation safety principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional CT procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques and verifying informed consent.
• Address patients' physical and psychological needs throughout procedures.
• Perform venipunctures and manage equipment for contrast administration, patient monitoring, and surgical interventions.
• Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media or medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality, adjust display parameters, and initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Complete all necessary computer documentation including patient histories and exam charges.
• Educate patients about tests and procedures to foster understanding and comfort.
• Maintain assigned areas, report equipment issues, and manage supply restocking.
• Provide practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives, including quality control duties.
• Support other departmental areas as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of sterile supplies and aseptic techniques relevant to CT procedures.
• Recognize anatomical structures using computer-generated imaging systems and 3D workstations for image reformatting and reconstruction.
• Manage imaging media release to authorized parties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• Computer proficiency.
• Experienced radiographer with foundational knowledge of CT procedures and cross-sectional anatomy.

Licensure and Certifications:

• State certification as a radiologic technologist.
• Current R.T. (R) ARRT credential or equivalent.
• Obtain or maintain R.T. (R) (CT) credential within two years of employment.

Work Shift: Varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.