Stability Direct is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Stability Direct is pleased to announce that we have partnered with a state-of-the-art facility ranked 13th in the Chicago area. Located in just 22 miles from the downtown area in Palos Heights, IL, this facility has 425 licensed beds and serves the cities south and southwest suburbs.
The CT Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values and adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
- Administers contrast media oral and/or IV contrast in accordance with department policies and procedures, patient history indicators, exam protocols and physician orders and follows through with post exam instructions.
- Enters data such as type of scan, slice thickness, scan time and other technical data into computer.
- Communicates with patient before and during procedure; monitors safety, comfort.
- Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs.
- Performs CT equipment QA and maintains required logs.
- Performs clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and recordkeeping.
- Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- ARRT
- IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety
- BLS through American Heart Association
- 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
- 1 to 3 years experience
- Physical Demands Requirement:
- Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred:
- ARRT registry in CT or MRI - must have working experience and be willing to obtain within 12 months from date of hire.
Stability Direct Job ID #5257. Posted job title: CT Technologist