CT Technologist
York, Maine
York Hospital

RN - OR

Posted Job Title: CT/Rad Technologist Location: York, Maine Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week, 3 x 12-hour shifts Shift Times: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm on Sunday; 7:00 am to 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday Department: Diagnostic Care Reports To: Director of Imaging Status: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of a certificate program from a two-year college, university, or certificate-based program
• ARRT registered or registry eligible
• Valid CT Technologist license in Maine
• CT Technologist experience of 2 years, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification obtained within four months of hire and maintained thereafter

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform specialized X-ray and CT scanner operations following radiation safety procedures
• Position patients using immobilization and protective equipment
• Assist the radiologist with imaging procedures, interventional CT procedures, IV starts, and contrast injections
• Dispense oral contrast and load and operate power injectors for contrast media
• Evaluate and process images for technical quality and label them appropriately
• Explain X-ray and CT procedures to patients
• Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic and special radiographic procedures
• Charge procedures and supplies, and maintain accurate patient records
• Support system needs across the OR, orthopedic office, fluoroscopy, and off-site X-ray
• Use PACS systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of medical imaging exams
• Multitasking, teamwork, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to learn new tasks and programs as the position requires

Physical Requirements

• Read and communicate effectively
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting, with some repetitive motions
• Exposure to radiation