CT Technologist - Casual

Position Summary

The CT Technologist successfully meets the needs of patients and families by delivering excellent patient care, performing diagnostic Radiology and CT procedures in a compassionate and safe manner and in accordance with established practices. Contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment while operating radiographic equipment, including whole body CT scanners.  Processes quality images, maintains adequate records, assists physician and follows standard radiation and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver excellent patient care by demonstrating compassion, thoroughly explaining procedures to patients, providing patient comfort, answering patient questions and completing exams in a timely manner
• Prepare patient for Imaging exams by reviewing provider orders and notes, confirming correct exam to be performed, accurately assessing patient’s needs, positioning patient appropriately for exam and providing patient education.  
• Perform quality exams by operating applicable Imaging equipment competently, including data acquisition, image manipulation and reconstruction, and quality control measures to ensure optimal quality diagnostic images and monitoring patient throughout the exam.  
• Maintain accurate patient records by completing correct and timely entries in all electronic health systems (i.e. HIS/RIS, PHA, PACS) and department specific programs.
• Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work calmly. Anticipates work to be done and seeks to assist others, maximizing productivity in both patient care and non-patient care departmental tasks.
• Stay current in the field by enhancing personal professional skills and knowledge through CEUs, self-study, research and dialogue, ensuring competency in all assigned exams and ability to easily float to assigned areas. Orient and train new employees and students.

Selection Criteria: 

• ARRT (R) - ARRT registration in Radiology and minimum one year experience in radiology 
• CT experience preferred, but not required
• ARRT (CT) – ARRT registration in CT or completed NH C CT Competency verification
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification for Health Care Providers (if not current, will need to be obtained in the first 6 months of employment, company paid)

Schedule: 

• Varying Days/Shifts 
• Day and evening, 8-hour shifts, occasional 12- hour shift is possible
• One shift per month is required

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages, $37.21-$52.53 (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)
• Shift Differential Pay: Evenings $1.65; Nights $2.00
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• Others include Free On-site Parking, our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.

Northfield Hospital  Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

Northfield, MN is a charming, historic river town of 21,000 people, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities. The community is home to two highly ranked colleges and is praised for its availability of parks, golf courses, scenic trails, and for its active arts programs and events throughout the year. Nationally recognized in 2024 as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by magazine Money.