CT Technologist PRN or Relief South Overland Park

$57,450 - $73,882/Yr

AdventHealth - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The CT Technologist PRN or Relief position at AdventHealth South Overland Park involves performing CAT Scan procedures under the direction of a Radiologist. This role requires independent judgment and technical expertise to acquire diagnostic images, while maintaining a clean and well-stocked work environment. The position offers flexible scheduling options and is integral to providing high-quality patient care in a state-of-the-art medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAT Scan procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in the CAT Scan room.
• Review scheduled patient requisitions and charts before starting exams.
• Administer opaque contrast material as directed by the Radiologist.
• Start IVs on outpatients requiring IV contrast.
• Draw labs for Creatine to expedite patient care when possible.
• Communicate with nurses and physicians to expedite patient care.
• Locate orders, lab work, allergies, and other related resources in Power Chart.
• Send images to VRC in a timely manner and scan VRC reports into PACS.
• Administer oral contrast to patients scheduled for abdomen and pelvis CAT Scans prior to exams.
• Participate in the training of new CT technologists.
• Operate the Cerner System proficiently and troubleshoot order issues.
• Complete and charge exams correctly on the Cerner System.
• Send all exams to the PACS System and know procedures if PACS is down.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and report equipment malfunctions.
• Follow hospital policy and Standard of Behavior guidelines.
• Incorporate patient, physician, and customer needs into decision-making.
• Follow the AIDET model for personalized patient care.
• Maintain ethical relationships and cooperate with all personnel in the department.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development through continuing education.
• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with dress code standards.
• Attend a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and obtain information from missed meetings.
• Provide patient transportation when needed and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School.
• Kansas State License LRT.
• Nationally Registered ARRT.
• ARRT Registered CT Technologist.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.

Nice-to-haves

• Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.