CT Technologist | Full Time
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Who we are:Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation's Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.Shift Information:Different shift options are currently available:M-F 3pm-11pmM-F 2pm-10pmFriday-Monday 1pm-9pmCurrently offering a $10,000 sign on bonusWhat we offer:Health Insurance401(k)Dental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offTuition Reimbursement | HPSA DesignatedEmployee Education ScholarshipsEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesGreat CultureFree access to a beautiful onsite fitness facilityWhat 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 sliceRequired Education:Associates in Radiologic ScienceCertification in Radiography and Computed Tomography A.R.R.T. (R) (CT)Preferred Education:Bachelors in Radiologic ScienceRequired 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, CPRPreferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:Multiple modality registries from ARRTRequired Experience:Minimum 6 months experience in CTPreferred Experience:Greater than 1 year experience in CTIND123