Job Description
Job Description:
As a CT Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic CT exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Posting Specifics
Shift Details : Full-time (36 Hours), Overnight with rotating weekends
Unit/Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center
Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.
Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.
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As a CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
Essential Functions
Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
Assists and instructs students and other CT Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
Skills
Anatomy Knowledge
Image Evaluation
Equipment Operation
Contrast protocols
Emergency response
Independent work
Teamwork
Effective communication
Electronic imaging
Task prioritization
Clean environment
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(RT)(R) Radiography Certification/Registration
Relevant State licensure (where required)
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Computed Tomography Certification/Registration (ARRT)(RT)(CT)
(Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module
(Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module
Specific facility-based certifications may also be required for this role. If this applies, each facility would define and manage compliance.
Experience
1 years CT experience
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 issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequen ... (truncated, view full listing at source)