CT Technologist

US-ID-Jerome

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Req #: 107621
Type: Full-Time
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St. Luke's Health System

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				Overview:

At St. Luke's, our team of imaging professionals' pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. 

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What You Can Expect:

* Schedule: Full time, Monday-Thursday, 9pm-7am
* Siemens Definition AS 64 slice CT scanner and Siemens Ysio and Philips digital diagnostic X-ray room and portable machine with ER outpatient and inpatient exams. 
* Number of exams vary per day ranging from 5-15.
* Small close-knit department that works closely with inpatient and ER providers to provide exceptional patient care. CT and X-ray coverage are both required to fulfill department needs. Opportunities to cross-train into other modalities if interested.

Minimum Qualifications for this Role:

* Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree 
* Licenses/Certifications: 
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification. 
* Computed Tomographic (CT) certification.

Responsibilities:

Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury using a CT scanning device according to protocols established by radiologists.

* Technologists will educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions. 

* Technologist is responsible for the preparation of an adequate, complete, and current medical record for every individual evaluated. 

* Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and nurses that are specific to the exam being performed in order to assist the provider in the proper diagnosis. 

* Educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions. 

* Ensure the proper exam is being administered to the patient. Consult ordering provider as needed. 

* Assist provider during interventional and invasive procedures. 

* Administer oral and IV contrast prior to procedures. 

* Maintain proper inventory levels of all supplies as required. 

* Perform daily equipment inspections. 

* Participate in call rotation as needed. 

* May be responsible for CT testing/accreditation requirements, site specific. 

* Practice guidelines specific to ALARA policy (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and Image Gently Initiatives. 

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree
* Experience: 0 years relevant experience
* Licenses/Certifications:
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
* Computed Tomographic (CT) certification.
			
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