CT Technologist PRN

Night Shift 7pm - 7 am - varied days - This opportunity will be open to someone fully trained in CT or a Radiological Technologist seeking training in CT (Training opportunities available to obtain CT modality, if needed).

Alleghany Health is seeking a full time team member to join our team in Sparta, NC.  The position is night time hours - no supervisory responsiblities - no travel - Pay evaluated with experience.

Alleghany Health has created a new model for Critical Access Hospitals.  Our Radiology Department supports both Inpatient and Outpatient areas.  We embrace our Mission Statement which reflects our commitment to provide top quality healthcare services, facilitate education for healthcare needs and coordinates healthcare services that exceed the scope of our facility while guided by our Vision of People you know, care you trust, here when you need us.  We provide a wide variety of care close to home.

• QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education/Formal Training:  Graduation from an AMA accredited Radiology Technology Program. Passing   registry exam of American Registry of Radiological Technologist.

  Licensure/Certification:

  • Yearly re-certification by AART required.
  • RT (R)
  • RT (CT) is required for the position however, training is available to obtain this modality post hire.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the radiology manager and as indicated by the radiologist, performs radiographic and Computed Tomograpgy procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injury.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Produce high quality, diagnostic images in both x-ray and CT
2. Use ALARA
3. Advocate for radiation safety
4. Effectively communicate with radiologists, and other physicians
5. Adequately use PACS, and other accesorie devices

• Works diligently to meet every customer’s needs.
• Fully engaged, fully aware and available to help others while on duty

• Accomplishes tasks with the minimum expenditure of time, materials and money with service as the guiding principle.
• Works productively while on the clock and offers to help others when work is completed.
• Demonstrates the ability to positively and productively respond to change.
• Participates in continuous improvement, offering and or implementing methods to improve care and service
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:  Demonstrates an ability to position properly, properly shield patients, show proper use of all equipment and accessories, calculate and implement proper techniques, Give patients well understood instructions, understand and practice radiation safety for both patients and self, demonstrates excellent working knowledge of performing radiography exams on all age and health types. Demonstrates good working knowledge of all policies and procedures as related to CT and hospital wide, Understands and practices aseptic technique Demonstrates skills appropriate to the performance of venipuncture, demonstrates good working knowledge of universal precautions and practices the same.