Memorial Health

CT Technologist

Memorial Health  •  $31.51 - $48.83/hr  •  Springfield, IL (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Min

USD $31.51/Hr.

Max

USD $48.83/Hr.

Using independent judgment, perform a variety of procedures utilizing computerized tomographic equipment, CT related interventional equipment and post processing software.

Provide technological support of the CT department in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic CT procedures. Serve as primary liaison for Radiologists, CT colleagues, students and MMC Medical Imaging Department.

Schedule

Full Time, Evening Shift

10:00AM-10:30PM

Rotating Weekends

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelors of Science degree preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • Registered radiographer (ARRT-R) in good standing required.
  • R.R.T. certification in Computed Tomography required.
  • Active license required in radiography from the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
  • Maintain BLS CPR Certification.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years experience in CT preferred.

Operational background and / or experience with CT post processing software.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Successfully completed training in complex CT equipment, procedures and software.

Ability to coordinate day to day operations of the CT department in the absence of a Clinical Specialist.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of CT procedures on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
  • Perform a variety of CT procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
  • Perform a variety of CT procedures on ED and Trauma patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
  • Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.
  • Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
  • Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.
  • Administer agents / pharmaceuticals under the supervision of the Radiologist.
  • Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
  • Ensure adequate levels of inventory. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the department; report problems to proper authority. Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.
  • Ensure the integrity of, proper recording and transmission of patient information.
  • Participate in flexible work hours that coincide with workload demands, overtime required when necessary. Assume CT call.
  • Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge of current and new technology. Complete 12 CE hours per year in Computed Tomography.
  • Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.
  • Capable of working independently.
  • Serve as an assigned mentor to new CT colleagues, students and Tech. Assistants. Responsible for assisting with completion of new colleague orientation paperwork.
  • Serve as a team lead in the absence of a Clinical Specialist
  • Documented proficiency in advanced CT technologies
  • Performs other related work as required or requested.

    • Yearly Achievements to Maintain Tech III Status (must have at least one documented proficiency each category below):

  • Advanced technology competency
    • Demonstrated competency with the requirement to train others in at least one advanced technology. Those technologies include but are not limited to:
    • Cryoablations
    • Microwave ablations
    • Cardiac Imaging with comprehensive knowledge of anatomy

  • Post processing software
  • CT colonography
  • Inventory
  • Documented provision of at least one approved CE for the CT Department
  • Documented member of at least one MHS committee.
    • Committee must be approved by Medical Imaging Leadership

  • Any documented corrective action forfeits the right to hold this position.

    • The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

    Memorial Health

    About Memorial Health

    Memorial Health is one of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois—a responsibility we are proud to uphold. Founded in 1897 to meet the expanding needs of our communities, we have assembled an ever-growing team and vast resources.

    Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, our community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates offering a broad array of vital services. Yet what matters equally is the size of our heart. Our ambitions. And our potential to do bigger and better things.

    We’re achieving our goals by developing academic alliances with other respected institutions, including the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By earning important credentials and accreditations. By making a real investment in employee development. And by building upon our reputation for excellence on the regional level, with the goal of realizing national prominence.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Springfield, IL
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    memorial.health
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