Prime Healthcare

Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals

CT Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRiverdale, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of mobile and stationary radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment is required.
Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required.
Graduation from a program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
A radiology license and fluoroscopy permit are required as applicable by state.
CT certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire.
Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients at the computed tomography (CT) table, explain procedures, and address questions or concerns.
Operate CT scanners and/or X-ray machines to image targeted body parts; adjust scanner settings to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure and follow radiation-safety practices.
Monitor patients and ensure their comfort and safety throughout procedures.
Work with radiologists who interpret CT images and assist with administering contrast agents or performing procedures as needed.
Ensure CT scanners and X-ray machines function properly and produce accurate images through quality assurance.
Maintain radiologic supplies, keep equipment in good operating condition, and follow infection-control and hygiene protocols.
Maintain registration status with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Desired Qualifications

One year of acute clinical radiology experience is preferred.

Overview

Employment Type:Full Time Variable shifts

Shifts Available: Variable Days

Hours:8 hour or 10 hour shifts

Location:Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

We are seeking aCTTechnologist,sometimes referred to asa RadiologicTechnologist II (Rad Tech). As a CT Technologistyou will specialize andbe responsible foroperating CT scanners and X-ray machines to produce cross-sectional images ofpatient’sinternal organs and tissues. You willassistin diagnosing medical conditions and the treatment plan process, by producing high-quality images that help healthcare providers make informed decisions about our patient care.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and ensure patients are properly positioned on theComputer Tomography (CT)table and explain the procedure to them with empathy, address any concerns or questions they may have

Operate CT scanners and/or X-ray machines to obtain images of the targeted body parts, which may involve adjusting the CT scanner settings tooptimizeimage quality while minimizing radiation exposure, radiation safetyat all times

Monitor our patients, as a CT Technologist ensure their comfort and safety throughout the procedure

Assistother radiologists, as you will work closely with them, who interpret the images you produced by the CT exam you may alsoassistin administering contrast agents or perform certain procedures

Accountable for the quality assurance of CT scanners / X-ray machines to ensure they function properly and produceaccurateimages

Responsible formaintainingradiologic supplies, making sure the equipment is in good operating order, and following protocolsregardinginfection control and hygiene

Maintainyour register status for the American RegistryofRadiologicTechnologists (ARRT)

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. One year of acute, clinical radiology experience is preferred.

2. Knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment is required.

3. Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required.

4. Graduate of a program accredited by ARRT.

5. Radiology license and fluoroscopy permit as required by State.

6. Effective 07/01/2015, CT ARRT Certification is required.

7. Must maintain BCLS (AHA) upon hire..

8. Proficient computer skills.

#LI-DF2

Employment Status

Full Time
Shift

Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

About the Company

Prime Healthcare

Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals

Prime Healthcare operates a network of hospitals and outpatient centers across the United States, concentrating on turning around financially struggling facilities. It invests in infrastructure and technology, restructures operations, and negotiates payer terms (including pursuing higher out-of-network reimbursements) to improve financial performance, and it manages both for-profit hospitals and not-for-profit facilities through the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The company aims to raise clinical quality and patient safety while expanding access in hundreds of communities, though it has faced legal and regulatory scrutiny over billing practices and service-line decisions. Its goal is to stabilize and improve the financial and clinical performance of underperforming hospitals so they can continue serving their communities.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $2.2B
Headquarters: Ontario, CA
Founded: 2001

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Prime Healthcare

See more jobs