CT Technologist

Join Our Team as a CT Technologist!

We are seeking a CT Technologist to join our healthcare team at Saint George Regional Hospital. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we'd love to hear from you! Qualified Applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and relocation assistance, if applicable.

As a CT Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic CT exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Hours for this position are day shifts; 07:30 -18:00 ; Week 1 Sunday, Wednesday - Friday; Week 2 Wednesday- Saturday. Incumbent may be hired on at a Level I or II, depending on experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assists and instructs students and other CT Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
• Functions as education liaison for new students, trainer for new employee orientation, Superuser for equipment, hospital/system group discussions or committees as the CT representative as delegated per local department manager.

Skills

• Anatomy Knowledge
• Image Evaluation
• Equipment Operation
• Contrast protocols
• Emergency response
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Electronic imaging
• Task prioritization
• Clean environment

CT Tech Minimum Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(RT)(R) Radiography Certification/Registration

  • Relevant State licensure (where required)

  • Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

CT Tech II Minimum Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - (ARRT)(R)
  • Relevant State licensure (where required)
  • IV Competency within 30 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Proficiency in 5 of the following areas: Computed Tomography Certification/Registration, Interventional CT, Cryo/microwave ablations, CT Coronary Angiography, TAVR, TMVR, Cardiac, Stroke perfusion imaging, Pediatric CT (less than 15yrs of age) in at least 80% of patient workload). Note: Must complete a minimum of 5 cases per specialty procedure accompanied with documented skills pass off by a lead CT tech.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiac experience
• 1 + years CT experience

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City: St George

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$39.16 - $60.42