CT Technologist - Per Diem - Days/Evenings/Nights

Kaiser Permanente - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

At Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and exceptional service through our healing ministry. As a CT Technologist, you will play a crucial role in interpreting orders for requested exams, producing CT and diagnostic medical images, and ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during their procedures. Your responsibilities will include positioning and transferring patients, selecting appropriate technical factors for each individual case, and operating imaging equipment as directed. You will also assist physicians in administering enhancing agents and medications, while being responsible for specific areas of authority in the performance of CT and special imaging techniques. In this role, you will be expected to proficiently operate and utilize all equipment related to the exams performed, including the computerized radiology information system and office equipment. You will work collaboratively with your team, especially during weekend and evening shifts, and report any personnel or procedural incidents to the Section Manager. Additionally, you may be required to work in specialized areas as needed and recommend the procurement and maintenance of imaging equipment. Maintaining current CPR certification and assisting in first aid when necessary is also part of your responsibilities. It is essential to stay updated with the continuing education requirements set by credentialing agencies. To qualify for this position, you must have completed formal Radiologic Technology training and possess adequate experience for the role. Certification as A.R.R.T. registered or registry eligible upon hire is required, with A.R.R.T. certification to be achieved within six months of employment. We value individuals who demonstrate respect, compassion, and a willingness to help others, reflecting the core values of Mercy. Preferred candidates will have ARRT Advanced Level certification in CT Scan or be actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Interprets orders for requested exams and produces CT and diagnostic medical images.
• Positions and transfers patients safely and effectively.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis and operates equipment as directed.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Assists physicians in administering enhancing agents and medications.
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of CT and special imaging techniques.
• Proficiently operates and uses equipment related to all exams performed, including the computerized radiology information system.
• Assists within all areas of radiology as needed and functions as a cooperative team member on weekend and evening shifts.
• Reports personnel and procedural incidents to the Section Manager.
• Works in specialized areas as needed and recommends the procurement and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains current CPR certification and assists in performing first aid as necessary.
• Remains current with credentialing agency's required continuing education.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training.
• Experience and capability as determined to be adequate for the position.
• A.R.R.T. registered or registry eligible upon hire, with A.R.R.T. certification achieved within six months of employment.
• Demonstrates respect for others and a willingness to be helpful, courteous, and friendly.

Nice-to-haves

• ARRT Advanced Level certification in CT Scan or working towards certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage starting from day one.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-matched retirement funds.