CT Technologist - Nights

Description

SOVAH Health - Danville

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

• And much more...

Position Summary:

Sovah Danville is seeking a nightshift CT Technologist to provide computed tomography imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs a variety of technical CT examinations associated with the operation of CT equipment to produce diagnostic images of designated portions of the body. Observe all regulations concerning radiation protection of patients and staff.

• Review patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Verifies patient identification before performing any procedure.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a Program in Radiologic Technology is required (an Associate's degree in this will take the place of a high school diploma as it is a higher level of education).

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Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  
  **Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Danville Regional Medical Center on all units.**

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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