• CT Technologist - Wage

    University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)


    Responsible for performing routine to complex CT procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols under the direction/supervision of a radiologist in an educational hospital based CT department where a wide variety of exams are regularly performed.

     

    + Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas.

    + Ensures proper safety standards are met.

    + Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols.

    + Properly identifies and explains procedure to patient.

    + Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects contrast media under the direction of a physician.

    + Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established CT protocols to achieve the highest quality image.

    + Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as needed.

    + Assists in maintaining supply inventory.

    + Participates in on-going service and process improvement efforts.

    + In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education: Graduate of a JRC accredited program in Radiography required. Associate's Degree preferred. Eligible for ARRT (CT) certification required.

     

    Experience: None required

     

    Licensure: Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T.) required. ARRT (CT) certification required within one year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

     

    Position Compensation Range: $31.98 - $51.17 Hourly

     

    UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.