Intermountain Health CT Technologist Weekend

CT Technologist

Location: Billings, Montana

Job Description:

CT Technologists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.

• 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 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 Services\ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (RT)(R) Upon Hire
• Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support within 60 Days
• Health Services\IV - 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of CT Experience
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Professional Development:

• We're proud to offer caregivers access to tuition assistance, certification assistance, up-front tuition through the PEAK (Path to Education, Advancement, and Knowledge) program, debt-free degrees, and other department education payments or employer-paid education assistance

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