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CT Technologist - Whitewater Colorado
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Whitewater, Colorado
Posted On: 02/03/2025
Job Description:The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This position uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans.To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $7,000 sign-on bonus, if applicableEssential Functions - Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job
- Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images.
- Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Performs exams per department protocol.
- Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured.
- Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff.
- Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
- Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns.
- Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
- Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
- Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents.
- Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
- As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers contrast media to patients per protocol and provides education to patients regarding safety concerns inherent to contrast administration.
- Stays updated with the latest advancements in CT technology, techniques, and protocols by participating in continuing education and professional development activities
- Assists and instructs students and other radiology technologists in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.Skills
- Demonstrates understanding of sectional anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency.
- Demonstrates proficiency in operating CT equipment with a strong understanding of of CT imaging techniques and protocols.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocols relating to contrast administration, including contrast injector operation as applicable.
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging including ability to view, transfer and manipulate images.
- Recognizes emergent patient situations and can respond appropriately.
- Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff.Requirements
- Health ServicesARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (RT)(R) Upon Hire
- Health ServicesBCLS - Basic Life Support within 60 Days
- Health ServicesIV - IV Certification within 60 Days
- Relevant state licensure Upon Hire
- For caregivers hired in this role in the State of Colorado, a Fluoroscopy License is required Upon Hire
- (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module within 30 Days
- (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within 30 Days
- Specific facility-based certifications may also be required for this role. If this applies, each facility would define and manage compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications
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