CT Technologist Full Time

Overview

We are seeking a CT Tech to join our team!

Different Shift options are currently available:

M-F 3pm-11pm

M-F 2pm-10pm

Friday - Monday 1pm-9pm

Responsibilities

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

Shift Information:

Different shift options are currently available:

M-F 3pm-11pm

M-F 2pm-10pm

Friday-Monday 1pm-9pm

Currently offering a $10,000 sign on bonus

What we offer:

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Great Culture

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:

The CT Technologist works under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes contrast for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.

Equipment Used:

Siemens Somatom X.cite 128 slice

Required Education:

Associates in Radiologic Science

Certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography A.R.R.T. (R) (CT)

Preferred Education:

Bachelors in Radiologic Science

Required Skills:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.

3. Knowledge of radiographic physics.

4. Knowledge of medical terminology and cross sectional anatomy.

5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.

6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.

7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.

8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of CT equipment and quality control.

9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.

10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.

11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

12. Maintains ability to learn and perform interventional procedures as required in CT environment.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

R.T. (R) (CT) ARRT, M.R.T. Texas Medical Board, CPR

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Multiple modality registries from ARRT

Required Experience:

Minimum 6 months experience in CT

Preferred Experience:

Greater than 1 year experience in CT

Qualifications

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

Shift Information:

Different shift options are currently available:

M-F 3pm-11pm

M-F 2pm-10pm

Friday-Monday 1pm-9pm

Currently offering a $10,000 sign on bonus

What we offer:

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Great Culture

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:

The CT Technologist works under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes contrast for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.

Equipment Used:

Siemens Somatom X.cite 128 slice

Required Education:

Associates in Radiologic Science

Certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography A.R.R.T. (R) (CT)

Preferred Education:

Bachelors in Radiologic Science

Required Skills:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.

3. Knowledge of radiographic physics.

4. Knowledge of medical terminology and cross sectional anatomy.

5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.

6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.

7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.

8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of CT equipment and quality control.

9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.

10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.

11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

12. Maintains ability to learn and perform interventional procedures as required in CT environment.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

R.T. (R) (CT) ARRT, M.R.T. Texas Medical Board, CPR

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Multiple modality registries from ARRT

Required Experience:

Minimum 6 months experience in CT

Preferred Experience:

Greater than 1 year experience in CT