CT Technologist

The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full-time, CT Technologist, with a desire to receive additional on-the-job training in Nuclear Medicine to join our team in our Wichita, KS office.

As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years being established in Kansas, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to our communities. With our mission in mind, we value each and every employee for their life-saving expertise and the role they play in making our patients' lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuable resource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission.

In partnership with the Network our Imaging Department is growing and we desire a candidate that wants to grow their career with us. The successful candidate will benefit from joining a team of 7 well established CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine Technologists well versed in day-to-day operations as well high quality patient care. This amazing opportunity will help the prospective candidate to grow their career by training and working alongside a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist in our PET/CT Suite.
In CCK's partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, we are able to extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including Medical Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Plan, 401-K with a matching component, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, and Wellness & Perks Programs.

What does this position entail?

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for the coordination and administration of radiologic exams. The role is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic imaging scans for diagnostic purposes, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and the accurate acquisition of imaging data for evaluation by physicians and radiologists. The role assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to diagnostic imaging, patient and employee safety, and supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. This role takes collaboration amongst coworker and other departments, as well as providers.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Performs radiologic procedures as ordered by providers, achieving a high level of quality.

• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.

• Escorts patients during imaging exams; assists with dressings as necessary; injects patients with contrast or isotopes for applicable exams.

• Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery imaging services and results utilizing an EMR.

• Develops and processes radiologic films.

• Logs radiologic procedures completed within an EMR system.

• Processes routine paperwork related to radiologic exams.

• Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care.

• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.

• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended.

• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.

• Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation.

• Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies.

• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

• Cross-trains on other departmental functions as directed or needed.

• Completes other duties as reasonably requested.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

Education/Training:

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school. Previous experience as a CT Technologist preferred. Previous experience in intravenous access preferred.

• CPR certifications required.

Experience:

• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Competencies:

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience inn the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.

• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

• Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.

• Demonstrates Team-Oriented Characteristics: Fosters a positive and productive team environment by working effectively with others and offering help when able.

• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Physical Demands of the Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.