CT Technologist, Per Diem

Overview Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a CT Technologist to join the Central Maine Medical Center Imaging Team! This is a per diem position. Evening, Night and Weekend Shift Differential Pay! Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities:

The Opportunity:

The CT Technologist performs a variety of routine and specialized CAT scan imaging procedures. Responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as one of the first line interfaces with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI Activities.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing examination and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.• Demonstrates ability to position patient properly for intended body part and makes sure the order matches intended body part along with proper clinical correlation.• Demonstrates ability to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure -makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.• Works under the direction of the CT Scan radiologist and medical director of Medical Imaging at all times.• Agrees to be on-call according to a rotating schedule.• Covers Holidays and Holiday call per rotational schedule• Completes all work competently and efficiently by the end of the shift. This includes checking with the acute care areas of the hospital prior to leaving in order to expedite patient care.• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed.• Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.• Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents and deviation.• Interacts professionally with patient, family and staff.• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer’s and or CT Supervisor’s instruction.• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.• Must be acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and the functions of other departments.

What It’s Like Working At CMH:

We are all about our team members growth and health. Thats why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

Living in Central Maine:

While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Prefer 1 or more years of radiologic/imaging and/or CT Scanning experience• Prefer CT Scanning Certification• Required -Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required- and/or Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a current ARRT or NMTCB Certification in Computed Tomography• Current or within 1 month of hire American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BCLS certification. Re-certification of existing employees is due within 1 month of expiration date. • Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.• Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.• Proficiency with CT Scanning equipment, hardware and software (GE, Siemens, Phillips, and Toshiba preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to every patient and team member, every day• Advanced computer knowledge• Excellent Customer Service Skills• Ability to prioritize and use critical thinking skills• Effectively communicate with patients and co-workers in a supportive and tactful manner• Ability to remain calm in a busy or stressful situation• Represent the organization in a positive manner, support and encourages strong morale within the team and maintain effective, professional relationships with others • Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentii. I am actively listening and seeking informationiii. I am honest, truthful, and consistentiv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyv. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatevi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkvii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.