Computed Tomography (CT) Cross Training Technologist-Full Time Days/Evenings

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus
Internal Associates Not Eligible

Job Summary:

This position exists to transition a Registered Radiologic Technologist to an independent Technologist. This position is accountable to prepare patients and learn all applicable procedures in accordance with physicians' orders and the procedure manual. The Cross-Training Technologist will accept instruction from designated staff to produce high quality images and prepare/present them with appropriate comparison studies and exam results to the Radiologist for timely interpretation. The Cross-Training Technologist will also learn the clinical information necessary to pass the applicable examinations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for examinations under the direct supervision of a Technologist by confirming physicians' orders, verifying patients' identities, obtaining adequate medical histories, and ensuring the appropriateness of examinations to facilitate timely accurate diagnosis of the patient.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program.
• Greets all patients, visitors, family members, physicians, and Associates in a courteous and professional manner.
• Addresses customers' needs efficiently, effectively, and confidentially.
• Performs a proper discharge of patients once exam is completed. Answers telephones courteously and professionally.
• Screens and transfers telephone calls or takes messages as appropriate to facilitate effective Radiology communications.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials by reporting inventory depletion and restocking to ensure continued availability and non-interruption of services.
• Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities utilizing the FOCUS PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach.
• Remains proficient in the use of all Radiology Management systems as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Intended for CT and Mammography (and any other potential licensed) roles

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited program in Imaging required.
• VA State Radiologic Technologist License required.
• Minimum of one year previous experience in Imaging (i.e. X-Ray, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine or Ultrasound Technologist) preferred.
• ARRT (or RDMS or NMTCB) registered or registry eligible. If registry-eligible at time of hire or placement, must pass registry examination within three months of hire or placement.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• For CT, must pass ARRT or NMTCB CT registry within 12 months of start of program.
• For Mammography, must complete 40 hour online course for 3D mammography prior to moving into Mammography Cross-Training role, and must pass the ARRT (M) registry with 12 months of start of program.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.