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CT Tech PRN

Fertility Providers Alliance, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Setting:

Hospital

Location:

BSW Medical Center McKinney

Shift:

PRN – Various shifts possible: Days, Nights, Weekends

Holiday:

1 major and minor holiday per year

On‑Call:

Backup call only with rotation approx. every 6 weeks

Requirement:

Minimum of 1 year CT hospital experience

Job Summary
The CT Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs computed tomography (CT) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Essential Functions of the Role

Performs high quality CT procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.

Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.

Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels, dose monitoring, and actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set references.

Utilizes iSTAT point‑of‑care testing for obtaining creatinine levels.

Uses AIDET to communicate with patients, ensuring correct exam, establishing rapport, and assessing tolerance.

Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment, and setting exposure factors.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection‑control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques; uses sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.

Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards; works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities.

Reports issues to management or appropriate department; assists in maintaining supplies inventory; screens individuals for entry according to approved policies.

Obtains, verifies, and maintains documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, and policies.

Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and follows department policies and standards for timely interpretation.

Key Success Factors

Ability to perform high quality CT procedures according to protocol in a timely manner.

Ability to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.

Ability to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost‑efficient manner in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.

Ability to perform tasks independently without routine oversight.

Ability to maintain a calm and helpful attitude even under stress and take appropriate steps to resolve issues.

Ability to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.

Ability to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.

Demonstrates current knowledge and continued education for care of patients across all age groups (newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, geriatric).

Ability to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.

Ability to take call if required.

Benefits
Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited program.

Experience:

Less than 1 year of experience.

Certification / License / Registration:

ARRT‑CT Computed Tomography – Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography (CT).

Basic Life Support (BLS) – BLS or BLS required within 30 days or hire/transfer.

Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) – Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).

ARRT‑N Nuclear Medicine Tech or ARRT‑R Radiography or CNMT – Must also be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (R) or Nuclear Medicine (N) or by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech (CNMT).

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