CT Technologist | Full Time

CT Technologist | Full Time Allied Health Professionals / Technologists Radiology

DESCRIPTION

Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for four consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information:

Different shift options are currently available: M-F 3pm-11pm M-F 2pm-10pm Friday-Monday 1pm-9pm Currently offering a $10,000 sign on bonus What we offer: Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Great Culture Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: The CT Technologist works under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes contrast for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.

Equipment Used:

Siemens Somatom X.cite 128 slice

Required Education:

Associates in Radiologic Science Certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography A.R.R.T. (R) (CT)

Preferred Education:

Bachelors in

Radiologic Science Required Skills:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety. 3. Knowledge of radiographic physics. 4. Knowledge of medical terminology and cross sectional anatomy. 5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients. 6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities. 7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy. 8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of CT equipment and quality control. 9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date. 10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams. 11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency. 12. Maintains ability to learn and perform interventional procedures as required in CT environment.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

R.T. (R) (CT)

ARRT, M.R.T.

Texas Medical Board, CPR Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Multiple modality registries from

ARRT Required Experience:

Minimum 6 months experience in

CT Preferred Experience:

Greater than 1 year experience in CT IND123