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CT Tech - e/o Friday off!

University of Kansas Health System

Paola, KS

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Biomedicine, CPR Certification, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Check Processing, Computer Software, Computer Workstations, Customer Support/Service, Defibrillator, Documentation, Help Desk, Informed Consent, Mail Processing, Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Quality Assurance, Radiography, Radiology, Signal-to-noise Ratio (SNR), Technical Leadership, Time Management
LOCATION
Paola, KS
POSTED
4 days ago
Position Title

CT Tech - e/o Friday off!

Paola Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Deliver diagnostic imaging services to all patients by providing modern medicine and compassionate care. This includes inpatient, outpatient and emergent CT procedures. The technologist must work independently or with a team of other professionals that include other technologists, nurses, and radiologists to deliver outstanding diagnostic imaging service.

Note this position is Nights and will work three 12 hour shifts consisting of Wednesday-Thursday then Wednesday-Thursday-Friday giving you every other Friday off!

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of all CT exams on inpatients, outpatients, and ECC as described in department policy and procedure manual. Accurately and efficiently performs all scans requested. Has the department ready for use for next shift. Performs technical and clerical duties inclusive of cardiac and vascular CT scans, add-on patients, and Q.C./Q.I. functions for equipment and appropriate patient care.
  • Responsible for the technical quality of scans, including but not limited to image quality, proper signal/noise ratio, filters, and window/level.
  • Immediately reports equipment malfunction, concerns, and anomalies to the Lead CT Technologist or department manager/director and Biomed Department.
  • Understands the importance of providing quality and timely customer service for any ordering physician.
  • Assists Radiologists and other medical staff performing patient care procedures such as patient lifting, I.V. insertion, drawing blood, or others, as assigned.
  • Provides patients with accurate procedure detail. Communicates with the patients and gives the customer their business card upon departure. Utilizes the five points of communication: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You. Implements the Language of Caring lessons into their customer service skills.
  • Understands all computer/software applications that are required to perform day, evening, and night work flow tasks. Utilizes IT help desk when appropriate.
  • Available to assist in other departments when needed or assigned. Individual capitalizes on all licenses, certifications, and qualifications that they obtain.
  • Review workstation and post processing functionality as required monthly and submit QA documentation to the Lead CT Technologist.
  • Understands all Reconstruction Applications available and is capable of utilizing them.
  • Verifies orders in the patient chart/EMR. Reviews Radnet contrast safety questionnaire with patient. Follows Department Policy for contrast use. Ensures consent form is signed for appropriate designated exams.
  • Ensures that equipment operation and techniques reduce radiation exposure to patient, personnel, and public to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). Technologists will review the prior patient CT list and report findings to the Radiologist. Technologists and Radiologists will work together to assure appropriate age specific protocols.
  • Monitors supplies and informs Lead CT Technologist of supplies that need to be ordered in a timely manner. Performs assignments such as restocking supplies as needed or requested.
  • Participates in regular inventory process and checks expiration dates on all items.
  • Understands the evolution of business, technologies, and processes. Shows initiative to accept challenges with a positive attitude. Comprehends that changes occur that require flexibility.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • Completion of an accredited Radiology program

Preferred Education and Experience
  • 1 or more years of experience

Required Licensure and Certification
  • CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
  • Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days

Preferred Licensure and Certification
  • Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-54212

Important information for you to know as you apply:

  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link

    asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu

    .
  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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