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    Intermountain Health CT Technologist

    Posted 1 day ago
    provo, utah, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, ensuring proper patient identification and order verification. Responsibilities include performing exams per department protocol, demonstrating anatomical positioning competency, and practicing appropriate infection control and sterile techniques. The role requires knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, contrast administration, and CT equipment operation to produce quality images. The candidate must complete all required documentation, maintain a current QC program, and follow radiation safety protocols.

    CT Tech

    Location: Spanish Fork, Utah

    Job Description:

    • The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
    • Uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgment to perform high-quality scans.

    Job Essentials:

    • Ensures proper patient identification, 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, 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 consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR, and reporting any equipment failures or problems.

    Shift Details:

    • Full Time (36 hours a week)
    • 3x 12 hour shifts
    • Shifts: Mon - Wed or Thurs - Sat (7:00 am - 7:00 pm)

    Requirements:

    • 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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • CT Certification/Registration (ARRT)
    • 1+ year(s) CT experience

    Physical Requirements:

    • Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Standing.

    Compensation:

    • The hourly range for this position is $34.06 - $52.55. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

    We 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.

    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.