CT Technologist

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Lehi
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description: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. Posting Specifics

• Entry Rate: $34.06 + depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: PRN, as needed to cover variable shifts between Primary Children's in Salt Lake and Lehi
• Willing to train if candidate has ARRT Rad Tech RegistryJob Essentials
  • Ensures proper patient identification, and order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
  • Performs exams per department protocol.
  • Understands cross-sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.
  • Familiar with the ALARA program and follows proper radiation safety protocol.
  • Demonstrates ability to critique own films.
  • Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration.
  • As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers oral barium products or intravenous contrast material to patients.
  • Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
  • Provides appropriate patient education and ensures patient comfort.
  • Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced.
  • Exhibits working knowledge of contrast injectors and laser printers.
  • Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging. The incumbent will be able to view, transfer and manipulate images.
  • Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
  • Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consent if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR, and reporting any equipment failures or problems.Minimum Qualifications
    • Radiography Certification/Registration (ARRT)
    • Relevant State licensure (where required)
    • Demonstrated CT proficiency
    • Basic Life Support(BLS) certification (healthcare)
    • Post-hire expectation: Meets departmental IV certification competency within three months of hire.
    • Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module within six months of hire.
    • Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within six months of hire.
    • (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within six months of hire.Preferred Qualifications
      • CT Certification/Registration (ARRT)
      • 1+ year(s) CT experiencePhysical Requirements: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 Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens at LehiWork City:LehiWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. -$34.06 - $52.55We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our, and for our . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.All positions subject to close without notice.

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