CT Technologist

Dartmouth Health - Lebanon, NH

Full-time - Entry Level

Lebanon, NH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The CT Technologist position at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center involves performing advanced computerized axial tomography procedures, including a variety of high acuity exams. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a specialized environment with a dedicated team, providing high-quality patient care. The position includes a sign-on/retention bonus for external hires and training for new graduates in Radiologic Technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs computerized axial tomography procedures.
• Reviews medical record for patient history and pertinent information.
• Reviews requisition with physician.
• Transfers patient to scan room; explains procedure and positions according to protocol.
• Administers contrast material, according to physician's request, by means of an existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.
• Selects proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data; performs scan.
• Evaluates images and sends to PACS.
• Scans and reviews data on disk; performs multi-plane reconstruction.
• Performs archive function.
• Selects and photographs pertinent data and forwards to physician.
• Reviews studies for overall quality.
• Illuminates any problems noted which were not part of initial exam; alerts Radiologist.
• Organizes daily work schedule and responds to emergencies as they occur.
• Performs daily calibration check on equipment; cleans and performs minor maintenance procedures.
• Logs problems and usage; alerts Team Leader as appropriate.
• Maintains wall units and cord; orders and maintains supplies.
• Instructs medical staff and technologists in unit's operations, as necessary.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Trains with IV team prior to performing venous punctures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology with 1 year of experience required.
• Registered with the ARRT.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.

Benefits

• Sign-on/retention bonus of up to $7500 for external hires.
• Workforce Housing available, including 3 months of free rent for those who qualify.