X-ray/CT Technologist

Company: Cullman Regional Medical Center
Location: Cullman
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

CT/MRI Technologist - $7,500 Sign On Bonus

We invite you to join Cullman's comprehensive healthcare network where our mission is to serve the community by providing high quality healthcare services while striving to exceed patients' expectations.

Job Summary:
Appropriately documents shielding on all 13 and younger patients.
Active knowledge of all CT and MRI exams, demonstrating proficiency.
Manipulates and adjusts MRI/CT scanning parameters to achieve diagnostic studies for appropriate age group.
Performs radiographic CT/MRI examination and properly positions and instructs patient for exam.
Performs venipuncture, IV patency and IV maintenance according to established guidelines. Prepares and administers contrast media according to established guidelines.
Properly screens patients/family/visitors and other employees prior to entering MRI scan room.
Follows established pediatric scanning protocols and documents required information.
Transports patients to imaging dept and properly communicates handoff communication to nursing staff.
Recognizes need for the control/assessment of pain and falls for patients. Helps prevent or reduce pain level and falls when possible. Reports occurrences of medical/healthcare errors and action taken to improve patient safety, in response to occurrences and proactive findings as outlined in Patient Safety Plan.
Flexible schedule. Willing to work additional shifts/hours when needed during high census, adverse weather, and employee absences/vacancies. Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

Education - ARRT registered graduate of approved school. At least one year of experience in radiology and one year experience in either CT or MRI required to gain familiarity with processes and procedures in Radiology, CT and MRI.

Experience - Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with physicians, patients, patient families, visitors, service engineers and salesmen. General knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles and procedures as well as operation a maintenance of radiology equipment acquired through completion of training at an approved school of radiologic technology. Post ARRT registry in CT and preferred in MRI as well.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Communication skills, computer skills, task oriented and organized. Analytical skills required to determine method for providing required imaging based on specifics of each individual case, utilization of techniques, and to provide technical advice to other employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.71 - $45.75 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Radiology
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Evening shift

License/Certification:
ARRT (CT) Certification (Preferred)
ARRT Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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