CT Technologist
Craig, Colorado
The Memorial Hospital

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist

Overview

• Permanent full-time role in Craig, Colorado
• Night shift
• Radiologic Technologist responsible for quality and efficient completion of radiologic procedures for diagnostic interpretation
• Registered in at least two modalities

Required Qualifications

• Must have 2 of the following registries, or be eligible for and obtain them within 1 year of hire: ARRT registration in Radiology (R), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), Mammography (M), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), Sonography (S), or ARDMS registration in RDMS, RVT, RDCS, RMSKS, or NMTCB
• Current BLS certification, or must be obtained within 90 days
• Prior experience as a practicing Technologist in any of the listed modalities
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• 1 year of CT Technologist experience
• Radiology Technologist experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of prior experience as a practicing Technologist in any of the listed modalities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient education and quality patient care
• Practice radiation safety and follow ALARA standards
• Perform QC and operate equipment according to manufacturer recommendations
• Perform exams based on Imaging Department Protocols or protocols developed with the Radiologist
• Assist with clerical duties, patient transportation, and answering/directing calls as needed
• Assist, train, or cross-train imaging staff members as directed
• Notify the Radiologist of STAT or emergent cases and provide ordering physician contact information
• Obtain informed consent when required
• Document medical history related to the patient and procedure
• Order, stock, and maintain supply inventory
• Submit written orders, registration documents, and required imaging forms to Health Information Management and the Radiologist
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and call service support when outside maintenance is needed
• Verify exam orders, patient identity, and prior studies before submission for interpretation
• Work overtime as directed and take call as required
• Assist or rotate to other imaging modalities when required and within the scope of held licensure and/or registry
• Take call, work holidays, and/or weekends