Job Description:
The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This position uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgment to perform high-quality scans.
Posting Specifics
Job Essentials
- Ensures proper patient identification, and order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Performs exams per department protocol.
- Understands cross-sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.
- Familiar with the ALARA program and follows proper radiation safety protocol.
- Demonstrates ability to critique own films.
- Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration.
- As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers oral barium products or intravenous contrast material to patients.
- Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
- Provides appropriate patient education and ensures patient comfort.
- Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced.
- Exhibits working knowledge of contrast injectors and laser printers.
- Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging. The incumbent will be able to view, transfer and manipulate images.
- Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
- Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consent if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR, and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Radiography Certification/Registration (ARRT)
- Relevant State licensure (where required)
- Demonstrated CT proficiency
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (healthcare)
Post-hire expectation: Meets departmental IV certification competency within three months of hire.
Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module within six months of hire.
Post-hire expectation: (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- CT Certification/Registration (ARRT)
- 1+ year(s) CT experience
Physical Requirements:
Location: LDS Hospital
Work City: Salt Lake City
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience: $34.06 - $52.55
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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