What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist- PRN position at Lutheran Downtown Hospital?
Lutheran Downtown Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana is looking for a CT Tech for our new hospital!
Our passion is to deliver the highest level of expertise and technology locally, giving nurses at every stage in their career the opportunity to grow, lead and mentor into more specialized clinical areas of our hospital, close to home. Our highly professional team of nurses and doctors are committed to providing quality patient care with a family-centered approach.
JOB SUMMARY:
Must be able to perform complex technical functions to operate Computerized Tomography equipment to produce highest quality exams. Position patient, process pertinent patient data, perform procedure and record data in PACS. Technologists must assess the adequacy of the images and judge if correct slices were obtained. Must be able to administer intravenous contrast for procedure and be able to react to emergency situations. Obtain adequate patient history. Assure emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of patients. Must obtain CPR certification. Technologists must be able to make emergency calls. Transports patients as required. Must be able to perform exams on all ages (pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure: Current Indiana State Radiation Machine Operators License and current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) at date in position.
Registration/Certification: Current registration from American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Computed Tomography (ARRT CT) certification within 12 months of date in position. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within six months of date in position.
Education: Successful completion of a radiological diagnostic education from an accredited program.
Experience: CT experience preferred.
Located on the southwest corner of Main and Van Buren, Lutheran Downtown Hospital opened for patient care in November 2021 with 60 beds and room to expand. A modern hospital in the heart of the city, Lutheran Downtown Hospital offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, opening with a 19-room emergency department, four operating suites, three gastroenterology suites, diagnostic imaging services, robotic-assisted surgery capabilities and laboratory services.
The planned size of the facility reflects the growth in services being offered in outpatient settings as medical technologies advance. The facility is built with space to accommodate future growth to more than 100 beds, based on the community's needs.
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