Stability Direct is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Oroville, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Staff
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- C.T. Tech certified preferred
- Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
- Strong interest in scientific and technical skill and knowledge
- Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured
- Able to communicate effectively
- Able to perform well independently
- Able to follow detailed instructions
- Exact and precise
- Highly self-motivated
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
The Computed Tomography (C.T.) Technologist is a highly skilled professional who uses specialized computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross sectional images of the human anatomy which aid radiologists in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and disorders.
Duties
- Operate head or body x-ray scanners which create a computer-generated cross-sectional image, commonly called a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan
- Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations
- Provide patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures
- Take patient medical history before an exam
- Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated
- Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients
- Supervised by a board-certified radiologist but afforded a great amount of independence and responsibility
- Performs other duties as assigned
Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions. Shift Info:
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
8:15p-6:45a - no call
Stability Direct Job ID #5129. Posted job title: CT Technologist