CT Technologist - PRN

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Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Acts as a liaison for communication between other departments and assists when called upon for special projects that have been approved by the Radiology Department leadership team. -
• Assists with developing continuing education strategies with the CT Department which will assist the long term enrichment of the staff.
• Participates in providing teaching and learning opportunities to fellow technologists and students.
• Ensuring that all staff are operating equipment optimally and safely by adhering to policies, procedures and protocols.
• Is responsible for the operation of CT scanners and auxiliary devices within the scope of designated locations. Operates all equipment safely, ensuring that radiation exposure is set to provide the lowest dose for reasonable image quality as overseen by staff radiologists.
• Maintains an organized flow of the patients scheduled, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and performs exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient's stay in the hospital.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and responses and be able to respond immediately to patient needs.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by supervisor/senior supervisor.
• Responsible for performing routine CT procedures at a very high standard with an increasing knowledge and ability to perform specialty studies with experience.
• Must be able to set equipment parameters, provide patient assessment and education, provide accurate patient preparation and provide venous access for the safe administration of contrast material.
• Supports the Mission and Vision of KU Hospital and the desire to reach "World Class" status.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate Or GED. OR
• Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Technology or in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Experience performing basic CT procedures.
• 1 or more years of large facility experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 Days
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts for Kansas locations only within 90 Days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography - ARRT required to apply for Computed Tomography (CT) - ARRT.

Knowledge Requirements

• Advanced computer skills, related to RIS, PACS, EMR.

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Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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