MEDICAL IMAGING - CT TECHNOLOGIST

Job Details: Job Location: Idaho Falls Community Hospital - Idaho Falls, ID, Position Type: PRN (as needed), Education Level: ARRT (American Registry of Radiological , Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a CT Technologist to join our team!  JOB SUMMARY: The CT Technologist is responsible for the daily organization of activities in the CT and Radiology department.  Performs CT exams and produces high quality images for the Radiologist to interpret and to aid the physician in diagnosing the patient. ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:  At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.  Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of CT procedures independently and in accordance with existing policies and procedures including, but not limited to; enhanced and non-enhanced head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spinal and extremity exams. Render advanced post processing image data on a work station for reconstruction and evaluation purposes. Completes proper and comprehensive patient screening prior to CT examination and IV contrast administration. Documents appropriate skill in starting IV’s for contrast administration and drawing blood for pre-contrast screening as needed. Administers intravenous injections of contrast media under the direction of a Radiologist. Documents appropriate patient information necessary for exam interpretation and patient care. Assesses technical quality of exams before giving such to the Radiologist; performs repeats as necessary. Cover CT imaging needs and exams for Inpatient and emergency patients, ability to work with high emergent and critical patients in the CT environment. Answers questions and provides information to center customers, including nursing staff, physicians and the general public on computed radiographic procedures, cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and radiation safety practices. Troubleshoots technical problems and works with the vendors to resolve problems that arise. BENEFITS:   Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:  Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off  Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)   Earned Quarterly Bonus Program  Education Reimbursement Program  Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital   Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.  Qualifications: Education:  Associate’s Degree from an approved college or university.  Must hold or obtain current licensure as an RT(R) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.  Must hold or obtain current licensure as an RT(R)(CT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent within one year of hire.  Must hold or obtain current BLS. Experience:  Previous radiology experience necessary; 2 years preferred.  Cross-sectional education and IV experience preferred