CT Technologist - PRN

Company: Avera Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:As Needed (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$28.00 - $44.00Position HighlightsJoin Avera as a CT Technologist!

• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
  A Brief Overview
  
  Performs CT examinations contributing to the efficient operation of the department to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care. Assists in clinical training of staff technologists and radiology clinical students. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
  
  What you will do
  
  
  • Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for taking film. Positions and instructs patients regarding procedures.
  • Performs all required procedures utilizing proper positioning, format, technique and protocol.
  • Identifies, interviews and screens patients for proper diet preparation and possible allergies to contrast materials. Consults with supervisor, radiologist and physicians as needed. Explains procedures to patients. Assures that equipment has been calibrated and applies radiation principles of protection.
  • Records procedure and pertinent data in patient's medical record.
  • Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties.
  • Monitors inventory of supplies, orders, and expired items and notify appropriate individual when stock is low.
  • Monitors and reports equipment malfunctions.
  • Produces high quality images via digital imaging or hard CR cassette and presents the film satisfactorily for Radiologist interpretation.
  • Mentors and assists in the education of students.
  • Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.Essential Qualifications
    
    The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
    
    Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
    
    
    • Associate's Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or equivalent specialty.
    • Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days Expectations and Standards
      
      
      • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
      • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
      • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
      • Maintain confidentiality.
      • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
      • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .

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