CT Tech Acute Care - Big Sky (FT- 0.9 FTE, Nights)

CT / X-Ray Technologist. + $7 / hr differential

This will be 3 x 12hr shifts every Saturday, Sunday, Monday nights from 6 : 30pm - 7am

The hospital offers it's employee's who reside in a different town the opportunity to stay in the provided condos free of charge during their working days!

This role will float between radiology and CT as volume demands. Technologist must be competent and registered in both modalities.

Position Summary :

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists provides health care services by assisting in diagnosis or treatment. Performs CT procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

Operates a CT scanner to obtain images used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient pathologies. Uses knowledge of imaging techniques and cross-sectional anatomy to create high quality images for interpretation by radiologists and other medical professionals.

Modifies technical settings and adjusts scanning parameters to enhance images and minimize unnecessary exposure. Performs routine quality inspections and quality control maintenance on scanner as recommended by the manufacturer and / or organizational policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Radiology program or equivalent
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) R.T.(R) & advanced registry in CT, R.T.(CT)
• American Heart Association BLS required within 60 days of hire
• 2 Years of radiology experience as a registered technologist
• 1 year of previous CT experience in a trauma center (level I or II)

Essential Job Functions :

• Performs CT exams and procedures for NICU, CCU, ED and other hospital departments as requested by the medical staff.
• Assists the Radiologist and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
• Performs ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing, and archival of exams and procedures.
• Completes documentation, in designated area, of all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams.
• Retrieves written orders and related health information to ensure the timely performance and reporting of exams and procedures.
• Participates in the implementation, monitoring and improvement of the quality indicators as described in the strategic plan.
• Works independently in a highly complex, acute care inpatient setting.
• Train and support peers.
• Participates in a call rotation with peers
• Must be willing to work variable shifts and holidays as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work varied shifts in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

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