CT Technician

Job overview

CT Technician, onsite, Reston, VA. Compensation is not specified. Reston Hospital Center is part of HCA Healthcare. This role performs all CT procedures in strict accordance with department policy and procedure manuals, ensuring patient safety and quality imaging.

What you'll do

• Perform all CT procedures in strict accordance with currently approved practices as outlined in department policy and procedure manual and comply with all applicable federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements.
• Controls the flow of patients within the section, in an efficient and timely fashion.
• Utilizes supportive protective (i.e., radiation shielding) and immobilization devices as required for patient safety and comfort.
• Communicates to the patient the nature of the procedure and answers questions clarifying the procedure for the patient.
• Demonstrates practical application of age-related factors.
• Assures patient rights and privacy are maintained.
• Reports any significant problems related to patient, physicians, procedures, housekeeping, maintenance, supplies, or personnel to the Lead Technologist and/or Assistant Director.
• Properly wears radiation monitoring devices.
• Demonstrates competency in IV access and IV contrast administration.
• Cares for patients while they are in Radiology Department by checking IV's, catheters, tubing airways, and patient monitoring equipment.
• Utilizes proper sterile techniques in setting up and performing interventional procedures.
• Properly administers oral and rectal preparations to patients for exams per protocol.
• Performs reconstructions/3-D imaging and CT angiography per protocol.
• Maintains continuing education credits for ARRT licensure.
• Demonstrates competency in operating the power injector in a safe manner per department protocol.
• Works efficiently and performs all exams within allocated timeframe.
• Properly enters charges for exams in RIS (Meditech) in a timely manner.
• Takes call as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program.

Experience

Ability to perform CT procedures following accepted standards and protocols.

Skills & competencies

ct technician

reston va

reston hospital center

imaging

full-time

weekends required

on-call required

graduate of an ama approved program

registered with arrt in radiography and ct

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the employer

Reston Hospital Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.