CT X-ray Technologist

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking an CT X-ray Technologist to join our Imaging teams.

Shift : Full time

80 hours per bi-weekly pay period

Day Shift

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.

In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The CT Technologist performs quality imaging that assists the Radiologist in diagnoses relevant to computed tomography and general radiography, while minimizing the amount of radiation delivered to the patient.

Responsibilities of this position include :

• Proficiently performs basic to advanced CT and x-ray procedures.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains venous access.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirms patient's understanding and addresses questions or concerns. Positions patients properly and selects general x-ray techniques and CT exam parameters in accordance with protocol. Administers contrast media according to protocol and responds appropriately to contrast reactions. Safely images patients to protect the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Assists, communicates, and consults with collaborating providers in an effective manner. Utilizes PACS to work collaboratively with radiologists, ensuring imaging studies are complete and assigned appropriately. Assists providers during patient procedures.
• Utilizes software programs such as PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) to maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation. Identifies errors in documentation and takes steps necessary to correct.
• Operates CT systems and x-ray devices (including c-arms and fluoroscopic systems) to produce quality imaging, effectively assisting physicians in procedures that require image guidance.
• Understands scheduling processes as they relate to assigned modality and works collaboratively with schedulers to ensure prompt and effective scheduling practices.
• Understands proper cleaning procedures of imaging equipment and takes the steps necessary to ensure functionality of imaging systems, deploying repair requests as necessary.
• Completes department-specific orientation and annual competencies for this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements of this position include :

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