CT Technologist – Overnights – Mon.-Thurs

CT Technologist – Overnights – Mon.-Thurs

Requirements

• Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) – Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Computed Tomography (CT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison for communication between other departments and assists when called upon for special projects that have been approved by the Radiology Department leadership team.
• Assists with developing continuing education strategies with the CT Department which will assist the long term enrichment of the staff.
• Participates in providing teaching and learning opportunities to fellow technologists and students.
• Ensuring 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 within the scope of designated locations.
• 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.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and responses and be able to respond immediately to patient needs.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by supervisor/senior supervisor.
• Responsible for performing routine CT procedures at a very high standard with an increasing knowledge and ability to perform specialty studies with experience.
• Must be able to set equipment parameters, provide patient assessment and education, provide accurate patient preparation and provide venous access for the safe administration of contrast material.
• Supports the Mission and Vision of KU Hospital and the desire to reach ‘World Class’ status.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• High School Graduate
• Experience performing basic CT procedures
• 1 or more years 1-3 years of large facility experience