CT Technologist at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana

Job Description:

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.


And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!


You can make a difference here.


About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.



Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.


Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!



Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!


CT Technologist

RADIOLOGY-DIAGNOSTIC (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

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Shift: Nights

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $32.06 - 40.07



THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $7500.00 EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE, RELOCATION, AND TUITION LOAN REPAYMENT



The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging services in the specialty of Computed Tomography. The technologist is responsible for the safe operation of a variety of equipment to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. The technologist is responsible for providing exposure in the modality of Computed Tomography to the Radiologic Technologist program students and may provide instruction to interns. Interviews patients, explains procedures, performs venipuncture and assists in positioning the patient for procedures. Reviews test results with radiologists/referring physicians.


Essential Job Functions



General Duties:


•Calibrates equipment and review general maintenance needs.
•Performs clinical assessment and computed tomography exams as ordered by referring provider. This includes patient interview, explanation of procedure and process.
•Appropriately positioning of patient as needed for exam study
•Review patient history and previous imaging studies (as applicable). Discuss and clarify potential imaging parameters with supervising Radiologist, as needed.
•Performs ordered CT exam using appropriate scan protocol, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data as applicable.
•Analyzes exams, synthesizes CT information, medical history, and utilizes independent judgement to ensure quality diagnostic study performed.
•Communication with Radiologist to bring attention or clarify if any further imaging sequences are needed.
•Maintains CT scan images and documentation in accordance with Billings Clinic policies, procedures, and standards.
•Assists in coordination of scheduling, transportation, and scanning of patients.
•Ability and level of comfort in working with all age populations.
•Works with In-patient, Emergency, Trauma, and Out-patient patient types.
•Complies and maintains with general organizational as well as department/modality specific training requirements of the position.
•Potential responsibility in providing coverage in additional imaging modalities that are allowed as needed for facility operational needs covered within licensure (Ex: Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, MRI)
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
•On-call Responsibility as needed for operational coverage/support.


Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.


Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.



Minimum Qualifications


Education



•Graduate of a recognized approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology



Certifications and Licensure



•Registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists at hire
•Health care provider CPR certification
•Post-Primary certification in CT required for Level II



Level I Competencies



•Technical fluency to utilize needed imaging equipment to obtain CT exams. This equipment would include CT scanner, scanning console, contrast injector, post processing software.
•Competent in providing imaging studies on all patient types served at facility: Out-patient, In-patient, and ER patients
•Accurately performs a variety of clerical and image management tasks, as required, such as working up patients, completing the appropriate paperwork following each examination, properly identifies exams for PACS storage and review.
•Ability/Competency to perform all routine CT department imaging protocols as determined by Supervising/Interpreting Radiologist
•Ability to perform Computed Tomography imaging on all age levels (new born through geriatric).
•On-call requirement as needed to provide organizational coverage for CT imaging.
•No active disciplinary processes or attendance issues.


Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered
Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.


Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.