CT Technologist at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or equivalent specialty
  • Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Knowledge of principles of growth and development and ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status
  • Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Ability to work rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays
  • Ability to work part-time hours as specified

Responsibilities

  • Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for taking film; positions and instructs patients regarding procedures
  • Performs all required procedures utilizing proper positioning, format, technique and protocol
  • Identifies, interviews and screens patients for proper diet preparation and possible allergies to contrast materials; consults with supervisor, radiologist and physicians as needed; explains procedures to patients
  • Assures that equipment has been calibrated and applies radiation principles of protection
  • Records procedure and pertinent data in patient’s medical record
  • Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties
  • Monitors inventory of supplies, orders, and expired items and notifies appropriate individual when stock is low
  • Monitors and reports equipment malfunctions
  • Produces high quality images via digital imaging or hard CR cassette and presents the film satisfactorily for Radiologist interpretation
  • Mentors and assists in the education of students
  • Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation
  • Promotes Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Works effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
  • Complies with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CT ImagingPatient PositioningRadiation ProtectionContrast ScreeningDigital ImagingQuality ControlEquipment CalibrationPatient Preparation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the CT Technologist position?

The pay range is $28.00 - $44.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a part-time position.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Candidates must be an Associate's Graduate and able to perform essential job functions, including visual acuity and effective communication.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The work shift is rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays at Avera McKennan Hospital.

Are there any sign-on bonuses or team highlights for this role?

This position may be eligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus and involves being part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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