Location: Newark,DE, USA
**THIS POSITION OFFERS A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS available for eligible candidates**
Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?
ChristianaCareis a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.
ChristianaCare's Newark Hospital Imaging Department is currently recruiting for a Full-Time CT Technologist to work the day shift!This position has every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday requirement, 8 hour shifts.
Primary function:
The primary function is performance of all phases of CT Scan Testing. Work is performed on hospital in-patients and outpatients in accordance with established procedures and protocols of the department and under the direction of the Radiologist.
Perform other diagnostic imaging exams as skills permit
Perform clerical and scheduling duties as needed
Principal duties and responsibilities:
Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of CT Scanner Units.
Completes all technical assigned imaging and non-imaging procedures in the designated scheduled times.
Verifies insurance pre-authorization as defined by departmental protocols prior to scanning patient.
Assists in the learning process of students and new staff in department procedures, quality control, and radiation safety.
Administers all contrast media under physician's supervision.
Ability to assess patient for adverse reactions and/or changes in patient status.
Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of contrast media injectors.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform i-STAT testing and accurate calculation of GFR following established departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
Requirements:
Completion of ARRT registry
ARRT registry in CT Scan required.
Licensed by State of Delaware on Radiation Protection
Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
Completion of the CT Registry exam is a job requirement. A technologist, who is recruited and non-certified, will have a period of 2 years following hire to pass this exam.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Christiana Care offers:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
403 (b) with an employer match
Generous Paid Time Off