Radiology - CT Tech

Profession: Imaging

Specialty: General Imaging

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12hr Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: 3 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ARRT, State License

Must-Have: CT and X-ray skills

Description:

CT Tech position covers both CT and X-ray responsibilities.

Shifts include Saturday and Sunday from 0930 to 2200, and Monday from 0830 to 2100.Call rotation is 1:8th weekend and holiday work may be required.

Facility is a 123-bed center with Level III trauma designation and primary stroke capabilities.

The position requires experience in an acute care setting and the ability to work independently at night without additional support.

Average scans performed per day is approximately 45.Patient types include inpatient and emergency department cases.

CT procedures involve strokes, traumas, abdominal scans, COVID cases, CTA, angiography, and contrast/non-contrast studies.

X-ray procedures include fluoroscopy, operating room support, and all body parts such as chest, abdominal, hand, joint, and extremity.

No outpatient procedures will be performed during the night shift.

Adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided, including N95 masks and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs).Patient ratio will be 1:1.Required certifications include BLS, ARRT, and a state license.

Skills required for CT include IV skills, experience with power injection, and familiarity with GE or Toshiba equipment.

Skills for X-ray include general X-ray, and experience with Fuji or Canon equipment.

Support on the unit includes a supervisor and a director of imaging service line.

Charting systems and equipment include EPIC, McKesson PACS, GE and Toshiba CT scanners, and Fuji and Cannon X-ray machines.

The position requires floating duties between X-ray and CT based on needs.

Scheduling will require availability to work 7 days a week, with opportunities to meet workload demands.

A 6-week schedule will be provided, with 4 weeks notice prior to the start of shifts.

Weekend rotation will be based on unit needs, and on-call duties may be required with a 30-minute response time.

Holidays will have expectations for work as outlined.

Scrub color can be any except camo, denim, or hoodies.