What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist | Full Time position at Peterson Health?
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
Different shift options are currently available:
M-F 3pm-11pm
M-F 2pm-10pm
Friday-Monday 1pm-9pm
Currently offering a $10,000 sign on bonus
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The CT Technologist works under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes contrast for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.
Equipment Used:
Equipment Used:
Siemens Somatom X.cite 128 slice
Required Education:
Associates in Radiologic Science
Associates in Radiologic Science
Certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography A.R.R.T. (R) (CT)
Preferred Education:
Bachelors in Radiologic Science
Required Skills:
1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
3. Knowledge of radiographic physics.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology and cross sectional anatomy.
5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.
6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of CT equipment and quality control.
9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.
11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
12. Maintains ability to learn and perform interventional procedures as required in CT environment.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
R.T. (R) (CT) ARRT, M.R.T. Texas Medical Board, CPR
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Multiple modality registries from ARRT
Multiple modality registries from ARRT
Required Experience:
Minimum 6 months experience in CT
Minimum 6 months experience in CT
Preferred Experience:
Greater than 1 year experience in CT
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