CT Technologist- Sign-On Bonus of $10,000

CT Technologist - Updated Salary Rates! Your job is more than a job. As a CT Technologist, you’re the first to see what lies beneath the medical problem. You’re comfortable working independently, using your sound judgement, concentration, and initiative managing patient schedules and expectations. Your high standards for quality and medical ethics are as keen and crisp as your imaging skills. Yesterday’s technology and knowledge is not good enough for you, so you strive daily to learn and build on your expertise about your profession, diseases, and new procedures as they evolve. You’re not satisfied to just find the root of the problem; early detection is your mission, so you pay close attention to every detail as you scan images of critical organs. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality all add up to you. We’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this ever-evolving diagnostic imaging role. Your Everyday Demonstrate technical skills and knowledge in use of all CT equipment, protocols, procedures, and producing high-quality imaging. Prepare patients for study with appropriate dress, procedure review, education, and ease anxiety and fear by answering questions and addressing concerns. Position patients as determined for specific studies, specific ages, and specific conditions, use immobilization as required, and apply radiation protection and safety standards. Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action for a positive outcome. Evaluate critical test findings and review anatomic details and abnormalities on scans with radiologists if needed. Maintain inventory of supplies and order as needed. Maintain equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and employees. Check and inspect the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Clean and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, immediately report dangerous conditions to the appropriate person. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone and follow all quality control checks. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. Perform first aid assistance when necessary, practice sterile techniques, and prevent cross-contamination. Consult with radiologist for determination of scan procedures and notify of positive screening responses as necessary. The Must-Haves Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Current Radiography certification (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. Current Radiology Technician CT certification (ARRT CT) - Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE). WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. Your extras • Deliver healthcare with heart. • Give people a reason to smile. • Put a little love in your work. • Be honest and real, but with compassion. • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. • See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. • Love what makes you, you - because we do. You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr