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VCU Health · 3 months ago

CT Tech - Weekend Incentive Program - Radiology CT - Weekend Days

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

VCU Health is a healthcare organization looking for a CT Technologist to join their team. The role involves performing CT procedures, ensuring patient safety, and assisting with interventional procedures while maintaining high standards of care and documentation. The CT Technologist will also engage in continuing education and quality assurance activities.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures utilizing CT scanners and power injectors producing cross sectional and 3D images

Assist with interventional and therapeutic procedures and perform complex imaging reformatting

Recognize patient conditions, assess and monitor patient vital signs, and take appropriate actions in emergency situations

Prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state law as well as institutional policy

Engage in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence

Document pertinent exam information in the medical record and maintain archival storage of imaging exams and associated documents

Corroborate patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP)

Verify informed consent and assume responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures

Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Perform venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner

Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded

Identify and escalate emergency situations and manage until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control

Provide patient education related to imaging procedure and educate, mentor, and oversee students and other learners in the Radiology environment

Qualification

CT proceduresRadiation protectionARRT certificationPatient careVenipunctureCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT-CT

Current Certification by ARRT or NMTCB and ARRT-CT Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

1-3 years of previous CT Technologist work experience

Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT or by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)

Preferred

Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment

3 + years of CT experience

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology or closely related field from an accredited program

Benefits

$25,000 Sign On Bonus for offers Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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