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CDI CT Technologist in Alexandria, Minnesota
There is a $2,000 sign on bonus for this role! We are willing to train if CT is a modality you are interested in learning. RAYUS Radiology is looking for a CT Technologist to join our team. As a CT Technologist, you will operate a computed tomography (CT) scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. You'll be part of a team providing a wide range of screening, diagnostic and interventional procedures with compassion and integrity to ensure the highest quality, access, service and value to our patients, referring providers and partners. You'll play an important part of that process by taking a patient centered approach, provide technical support to CT services, assuring that services are provided within professional standards and with excellent customer service. This position is fulltime working various shifts from 11:00pm-7:00am, 4:30pm-12:30am, 3:00pm-11:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am, includes weekend and holiday rotation (no call). Essential Duties: (80%) Patient Imaging * Performs routine and advanced CT procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats * Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination * Explains and prepares patients for CT procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned and providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure * Adjusts scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate * Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers * Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as required * Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect themselves, their patients, and coworkers * Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS) * Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers * Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements * Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use (15%) Support * Assists with maintaining an updated CT protocol manual and software upgrades * Monitors medical supply inventory and orders supplies as necessary * Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise (5%) Completes other tasks as assigned Required: * ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing * Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography * Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable * Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Preferred: * CT certification * Bilingual RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible. We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled. #LI-JH1 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled