St. Peter's Health
CT Technologist - (0.9 FTE)
St. Peter's Health, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States
Overview
CT Technologist position with Friday, Saturday, Sunday shifts from 7am to 7pm. Responsibilities and qualifications address patient safety, imaging quality, and compliance within regulatory standards. Responsibilities Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed
Correctly interprets doctors’ scanning instructions
Verifies patient’s pregnancy status
Assesses patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration
Reviews lab values prior to contrast media administration
Explains effects and potential side effects of contrast media
Starts IV and administers IV and oral contrast
Monitors patient for reaction to contrast media
Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, and positioning/immobilization devices
Provides accurate explanations, gives instructions, and addresses questions/concerns regarding exams and procedures
Educates the patient about the risks and benefits of radiation
Positions patient for the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort
Prepare and operate CT scan equipment
Performs QA on images and ensures proper transfer to PACS while electronically completing the exam in a timely manner
Selects appropriate CT radiation exposure factors using the principles of ALARA and utilizes lead protective devices appropriately
Controls access to radiation exposure areas
Obtains and prepares supplies, medication and equipment for sterile and specialized interventional procedures; uses sterile or aseptic technique when indicated
Performs procedural timeout
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE : A minimum of one year of experience in CT is required or successful completion of CT cross-training program at St Peter’s Health. EDUCATION : Graduate from an approved School of Radiology Technology is required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY : Registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography within twelve months of hire is required. A permit to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Montana is required. Maintain BLS. REGULATORY : Maintains scope of practice that meets the State of Montana, DNV, CMS, ARRT and ASRT regulations and standards of practice. Aptitudes :
Ability to achieve cognitive, organizational and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers.
Interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
Open to feedback and a changing environment, which requires scheduling flexibility.
Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision and to plan and use time wisely.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families under physical and emotional stress.
Ability to gather and exchange information with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers.
Ability to enter data accurately using the computer and to resolve electronic/paper orders.
Ability to manage patient schedules to meet physician/patient needs and expectations.
Ability to ensure images with accurate patient information are transferred to the PACS system immediately upon completion.
Incumbent schedule
Based on operational need, which may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, nights, extended shifts and standby/call. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Note: This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the CT Technologist role and is intended for the current posting.
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CT Technologist position with Friday, Saturday, Sunday shifts from 7am to 7pm. Responsibilities and qualifications address patient safety, imaging quality, and compliance within regulatory standards. Responsibilities Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed
Correctly interprets doctors’ scanning instructions
Verifies patient’s pregnancy status
Assesses patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration
Reviews lab values prior to contrast media administration
Explains effects and potential side effects of contrast media
Starts IV and administers IV and oral contrast
Monitors patient for reaction to contrast media
Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, and positioning/immobilization devices
Provides accurate explanations, gives instructions, and addresses questions/concerns regarding exams and procedures
Educates the patient about the risks and benefits of radiation
Positions patient for the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort
Prepare and operate CT scan equipment
Performs QA on images and ensures proper transfer to PACS while electronically completing the exam in a timely manner
Selects appropriate CT radiation exposure factors using the principles of ALARA and utilizes lead protective devices appropriately
Controls access to radiation exposure areas
Obtains and prepares supplies, medication and equipment for sterile and specialized interventional procedures; uses sterile or aseptic technique when indicated
Performs procedural timeout
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE : A minimum of one year of experience in CT is required or successful completion of CT cross-training program at St Peter’s Health. EDUCATION : Graduate from an approved School of Radiology Technology is required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY : Registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography within twelve months of hire is required. A permit to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Montana is required. Maintain BLS. REGULATORY : Maintains scope of practice that meets the State of Montana, DNV, CMS, ARRT and ASRT regulations and standards of practice. Aptitudes :
Ability to achieve cognitive, organizational and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers.
Interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
Open to feedback and a changing environment, which requires scheduling flexibility.
Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision and to plan and use time wisely.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families under physical and emotional stress.
Ability to gather and exchange information with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers.
Ability to enter data accurately using the computer and to resolve electronic/paper orders.
Ability to manage patient schedules to meet physician/patient needs and expectations.
Ability to ensure images with accurate patient information are transferred to the PACS system immediately upon completion.
Incumbent schedule
Based on operational need, which may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, nights, extended shifts and standby/call. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Note: This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the CT Technologist role and is intended for the current posting.
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