Cardiac CT Technologist

Overview

Cardiac CT Technologist - New Lenox - Cardiology

• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Location:
  
  New Lenox
• Travel:
  Travel to Lisle clinic for coverage when needed

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

• Technical responsibilities:
  • Computer applications/scanning and quality control on scanner
  • Daily paperwork & protocols
  • Provide cardiologist/radiologist with quality networked images
  • Maintain technical competency through continued education and participation in duly sponsored training programs
  • Perform equipment quality checks and troubleshoot problems; call for service and notify pertinent team members
  • Maintain a clean work environment
• Clinical responsibilities:
  • Obtain relevant patient history
  • Proficiency in IV starts/Injections
  • Maintain knowledge of radiation safety (to keep radiation exposure to ALARA levels) in all aspects of performing examinations, operation of equipment, handling of medical waste, patient safety, and applicable rules and regulations
  • Under guidance and approval of site cardiologist/radiologist, administer IV and oral contrast according to site-specific protocols
  • Perform ordered examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the reading cardiologist/radiologist
  • Maintains current IEMA license for CT; 24 hours of CE every 2 years
• Professional responsibilities:
  • Maintain patient care, comfort, and safety during the exam
  • Interact as a professional with the cardiologist/radiologist, nurses, site managers, clerical staff, and patients
  • Explain CT procedures to the patient
  • Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality
  • Comply with DMG CT imaging policies/procedures
  • Comply with all safety policies and regulations including radiation safety
  • Perform additional duties as required for performing CTs

• License/Registration/Certification:
  • ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(CT)
  • Current IEMA license
  • BLS – Basic Life Support, AED Adult CPR
• Issued by:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
  • Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Level of
  
  Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited education program in radiology technology
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  • - 1 year experience performing cardiac CT scans including coronary CTAs, pulmonary vein CTAs, gated aortic CTAs, structural heart disease examinations (TAVR planning, LAA closure/Watchman) and coronary artery calcium scoring
  • - Experience working with cardiac nurses for achieving appropriate rate control for studies
  • - Experience using the Tera Recon Aquarius workstation and GE CT scanners is NOT REQUIRED but is advantageous
• Compensation:
  • The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $ with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.