PRN CT Technologist

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
Job Purpose
The purpose of the CT Technologist is to take CT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient’s blood stream for diagnostic purposes. This includes technologists who are specialized in other scanning modalities.
Essential Job Functions
Safely operate CT equipment to produce images of patients’ bones, organs, and tissue.
Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning patients correctly to capture the images requested by a physician.
Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV’s, and injecting contrast, when necessary.
Administers intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, while observing patients for adverse reactions.
Evaluate CT scans for technical quality.
Schedule patients for procedures.
Maintain accurate patient records for all procedures performed.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA standards.
Maintain patient care, comfort, and safety throughout procedure.
Perform equipment quality checks and troubleshoot problems.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be able to handle imaging equipment.
Must be able to multitask.
Must be sensitive to patients’ conditions and needs.
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Education/Experience
Must have Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
Must be certified by the ARRT in Radiology and Computed Tomography.
Must have current BCLS certification.
Must have at least (2) years of experience in medical technology or related field.
Must have at least (2) years of CT experience.
Working conditions
This position works in a busy oncology/hematology clinic. This person will have direct patient contact, including some patients who are very ill.
Physical requirements
This position requires that the employee be able to stand for long periods of time, up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to lift and assist patients as needed.
Direct reports
This position is not a supervisory position.