CT Technologist

Job Description

***Cat Scan Technologist - $20,000 Sign on Bonus***

Make an impact at TriHealth. Use your CT expertise in a supportive, team-focused environment that values your skill, prioritizes patient care.


Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location:

• TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• Full-time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Day Shift
• Rotating Weekend and Holiday Commitment
• No On Call Commitment

Benefits:

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page:


Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health (Required)
• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)]
• Knowledge of Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Venipuncture, radiation safety procedures
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ARRT - Computed Tomography within 2 Yrs Required
• This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the state of Ohio and is required to maintain ARRT and ODH licensure.

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the CT technologist performs procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Technologists are responsible for the performance of high-quality diagnostic images utilizing proper techniques with established protocols. This position utilizes independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for accurate diagnosis. This position demonstrates competencies in identification of pathology, interventional biopsies, 3-D reconstruction, patient positioning, contrast injections, IV access, and new protocols. This position is responsible for orienting new staff, troubleshooting equipment, patient and public safety, maintaining accurate records, assisting in student education, proper use and care of the equipment, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, complies with infection prevention procedures, and performs other duties as required. At some locations, this position is required to perform x-ray exams. This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the ARRT and the state of Ohio.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's.
• Selects proper imaging protocols, parameters based on clinical history and follows departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently produce and evaluate CTs for diagnostic interpretation.
• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork.
• Work is completed before submitting it.
• Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Occasionally
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far -
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job keywords:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist / Radiologic Technologist and Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer / Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician / Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist