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CT Technologist – Full Time

Carson Valley Medical Center
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CT Technologist – Full Time  

CLINICAL LADDER ELIGIBLE

$3,000 RETENTION BONUS!
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Mgr., perform C.T. procedures with minimum supervision. Perform routine and emergency x-ray exams. Maintain equipment and supplies.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
  • ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R).
  • Current BLS certification required.
  • CT credential preferred; RT(R)(CT) or completed within 6 months of eligibility.
  • NV State radiology license required.
  • Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

 

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

CT Studies

  • Performs routine and emergency C.T. studies according to department protocol. Show proficiency in all C.T. exams including biopsy, drainage and thoracentesis.

 

Consent

  • Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary.
  • Administer I.V., oral and rectal contrast according to physician request and department protocol.
  • Observe patient for signs of contrast reaction, extravasation or infiltration.
  • Follow posted ACR guidelines in the event of allergic reactions.

 

Record Keeping

  • Select proper technique/protocol to obtain an optimal scan. Print films, send scans to Radiologist over hospital network, archive exam data.
  • Perform post processing of data including reformations and retrospective re-constructions.
  • Review studies for overall quality. Communicate all pertinent clinical history to Radiologist.
  • Measure regions of interest on exam.

 

Requisitions

  • Respond to C.T. and x ray requisitions for emergency room patients, inpatients, surgery patients and outpatients.
  • Organize workload and prioritize according to acuity of patient need. Call for a back-up technologist if necessary.

 

CT Equipment

  • Perform warm-up and calibration of C.T. scanner as necessary.
  • Demonstrate ability to perform quality control procedure according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Maintain equipment and room in a neat and sanitary condition. Report malfunctions to Imaging Manager and Emergency Department immediately. Ensure that room is properly supplied, and drug reaction kit is locked and current.

 

BENEFITS:

  • NO STATE INCOME TAX
  • RETENTION BONUS $3,000!!
  • Hometown Health Plan Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental, Vanguard 401(k) with match and Flexible Spending Account.
  • Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (A Division of REMSA).
  • Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long-Term Disability).
  • Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
  • Nevada 529 College Fund.
  • Unum Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
  • and More...

 

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021 & 2022!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!