Weekend Only CT Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging – Lorain Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Imaging positions at Mercy Lorain Hospital reward you with:

• A $12,500 sign on bonus for Weekend Only new hires

• Referral bonus incentive programs

• Competitive paid time off accrual

• Excellent health benefits through UMR

• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth

• And more!

CT Tech - Weekends Only - Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• 24 Scheduled Hours Per Week

• Shift Times - Evenings/Nights

• Weekends Only - Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

• This position qualifies for a 30% pay premium as a part of our weekend only program

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The CT Technologist applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of CT scanning equipment in a way that provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. The CT Technologist assists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic CT scans. 

Essential Job Functions

• Assures the quality of all images and confirms that all pertinent patient/procedural data is correct.
• Performs computed tomography procedures.
• Performs timeout as required per policy.
• Properly positions patients on CT scanning cradles and properly immobilizes patients with appropriate devices to obtain desired position.
• Makes radiation exposures by energizing scanner per physician request and patient history.
• Performs intravenous injections and demonstrates a knowledge of use and care of existing IVs, administers oral, rectal, and IV radiographic contracts agents specific to procedures.
• Assists the radiologist with biopsies, drainage procedures, etc. utilizing sterile techniques, exhibiting safe and effective use of all contrast and radiation materials.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.
• Participates in on call rotation as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)

• Advanced modality registration in CT, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)

• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Education

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of experience as CT or Rad Tech (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)
• Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• General office environment
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of working alone
• Other:  May be required to work in multiple departments throughout your shift

                                              

* Individuals in this position are requir