XRAY CT Tech

Valor Health

Position Description

Position Title: Radiographer / CT Technologist. MRI skills are an additional advantage

Department: Radiology

Supervisor: Radiology Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: (1) Nightshift position 36 hrs./week 7p-7a TH, FR, SA rotation; or (1) Dayshift position 36 hrs./week 0700-1900 On a TH, FR, SA rotation (shifts/schedule subject to change based on business needs)

Hours: 36

Call: None

Position Summary: Valor Health is a 16 bed Critical Access Hospital located in Emmett, Idaho that provides Emergency Services, Urgent Care, Family Medicine, Pre- and Post-natal care, Infusion, Swing Bed and Surgical Services including, Podiatry, Orthopedic and General Surgeries. As an X-Ray/CT/MRI Technologist you will perform procedures on patients of all ages, according to approved protocols, radiation safety and established exam protocols. Evaluate the appropriateness of requested exams to assist Radiologists and referring Providers. Maintain knowledge of equipment, instruments & supplies pertinent to high quality exams. Job position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strengths must include strong customer service skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Applicants should possess a positive, professional attitude and excellent communication skills. Valor Health expects personnel to be willing to cross train to meet the needs or the organization.

Experience with the following equipment and software is preferred:

• DR Carestream, Toshiba and Shimadzu X-Ray
• Toshiba Aquilion 128 slice (CT), OEC 9900 Elite
• Cerner (EMR), DR systems, NovaPACS
• 1.5 T Philips Intera MRI

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) with Associates degree in Radiology or higher.
• Registered in Computed Tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Preferred experience of two years in a Hospital setting.
• Additional registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or proven MRI experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required

Working Environment – General Patient Care Environment

• Standing for long periods, lift or turn patients, bending, twisting and sitting
• Possible exposure to body fluids
• Possible radiation exposure