CT Technologist - Defiance Hospital - PRN

Job Opportunity At Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

CT Tech – Defiance Hospital

The CT Technologist provides direct patient care by applying the skill of diagnostic imaging utilizing CT scanning equipment. They will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic CT scans.

Essential Functions:

• Confirm that all pertinent patient and procedural data is correct.
• Performs computed tomography procedures.
• Properly positions and immobilize patients on CT scanning cradles.
• Makes radiation exposures by energizing scanner.
• Performs intravenous injections and administers oral, rectal, and IV radiographic contracts agents specific to procedures.
• Assists the radiologist with biopsies and drainage procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.
• Participates in on call rotation and timeout as required.

Education:

• Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred)

Licensure/Certification:

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
• Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)
• Advanced modality registration in CT, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience as a CT or Rad Tech (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.