CT Technologist, Per Diem Weekend Day Shift, Radiology

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced CT Technologist for our CT Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a CT Technologist you will:

• Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department.
• Assist radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures.
• Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast.
• Identify contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
• Properly identify patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT.
• Accurately perform documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (HIS, RIS, PACS, Telelradiography, image reformatting)
• Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary.
• Provide general patient care as necessary within the CT department.
• Assist in orienting and training of new employees and students.

Qualifications include:

• High school or GED
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
• 1 year CT experience preferred
• State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license,
• ARRT (CT) certification
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• Employment Type:
  
  Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 12 hours per week
• Typical Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  Every Other Weekend Saturday and Sunday: 7am-730pm
• Shift Type:
  Day Weekend
• Requirements:
  Required every other weekend rotation
• Holiday Requirements:
  Required as needed
• On-Call: no
• Shift Differential Eligible:
  Yes

This is a per diem position with a rate of $55/hour. Pay Range:
If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
United States of America (Non-Exempt).

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Adventist Health Care strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist Health Care will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.

As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist Health Care will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

(Nicotine products) include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Adventist Health Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any…