CT Technologist

Shift: Overnights - Sun. - Tues. - 6:30pm - 7am. The CT Technologist is responsible for producing images that produce cross sectional imaging for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various health system locations. CT Technologists are expected to participate in on-going training and education.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison for communication between other departments and assists when called upon for special projects; Assists with developing continuing education strategies with the CT Department; Participates in providing teaching and learning opportunities to fellow technologists and students; Ensures that all staff are operating equipment optimally and safely by adhering to policies, procedures and protocols; Is responsible for the operation of CT scanners and auxiliary devices; Maintains an organized flow of the patients scheduled, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and performs exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient's stay in the hospital; Has an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and responses and responds immediately to patient needs; Completes mandatory educational assignments; Performs routine CT procedures at a very high standard with increasing knowledge and ability to perform specialty studies; Sets equipment parameters, provides patient assessment and education, provides accurate patient preparation and provides venous access for safe administration of contrast material; Supports the Mission and Vision of KU Hospital; Performs the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED; OR Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school of Radiology Technology; Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days; Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts for Kansas locations only within 90 Days; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced computer skills, related to RIS, PACS, EMR

Nice to have

Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Technology or in a related field of study from an accredited college or university; Experience performing basic CT procedures; 1 or more years of large facility experience; Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Radiography - ARRT required to apply for Computed Tomography (CT) - ARRT