Merit Health River Region Medical Center ยท 4 weeks ago
CT Technologist PRN
Vicksburg, MS
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMerit Health River Region Medical Center is looking for a CT Technologist I responsible for operating CT equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety. The role involves preparing and positioning patients, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with radiologists and healthcare team members to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic results.
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Responsibilities
Operates CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and standards
Prepares and positions patients appropriately for CT procedures, using suitable positioning and immobilization techniques based on patient needs and comfort
Ensures accurate patient identification, verifies physician orders, and screens patients for contraindications to the examination
Explains procedures clearly to patients, addressing questions to alleviate fear and anxiety, and provides instructions during and after the exam
Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare team members to ensure accurate, timely, and patient-centered care
Reviews images for technical accuracy, presents completed studies to the radiologist, and communicates findings to relevant healthcare team members as needed
Maintains and performs regular quality control checks on CT equipment, reporting any malfunctions promptly to ensure optimal functionality
Documents patient clinical history and correlates it with imaging studies to support accurate diagnostic interpretation
Adheres to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment, and follows all infection control and radiation safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of clinical experience acquired through an accredited radiologic sciences program required
Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
CT - Computed Tomography certification or eligibility to obtain within six (6) months of hire required
BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
Preferred
2-4 years of experience as a Computed Tomography Technologist in an acute care hospital setting preferred
(R) ARDMS or ARRT - Radiographer preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
Pet Insurance
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Company
Merit Health River Region Medical Center
MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION MEDICAL CENTER is a hospital & health care company based out of 2100 HWY 61 N, Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase