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The CT Technologist provides direct patient care and performs a range of radiology procedures at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. They are responsible for ensuring image quality, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to established safety protocols.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an approved School of Radiologic Technology and hold current ARRT and CT certifications. A valid, unrestricted license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are also required.
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Job description
TITLE: Computed tomography technician (Ct tech)
Location: Columbia, SC
Position Type
Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level: CT Certification
Job Category: Health Care
Our Company Promise
We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:
Dependability
Integrity
Personability
Transparency
Responsiveness
Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.
Summary
Vighter is seeking several Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists to provide patient care support at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Columbia, SC. Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists are responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adhere to established standards. The CT Tech will perform other functions as determined by the Supervisor in expediting the care of the patient.
Principle Accountabilities
Responsible for providing all regularly performed CT Radiology procedures at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, SC.
Responsible for providing care across the range of Radiology Technologist services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility. The standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards.
Critiques images for quality and notifies the Radiologist and/or CT Supervisor of significant exams requiring immediate attention while the patient is undergoing examination.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Vacation accrual
AD&D insurance
Ensures all documentation required for the completion of the exam is complete in data entry systems.
Uses judgment and initiative, relying on established protocols and past practice when a difficult decision must be made.
Must be able to perform common exams listed below:
Head & Neck
Chest
Abdomen & Pelvis
Extremities
Spleen, Aorta, Kidney, Bladder
Biopsies & Drainages
Must adhere to 2026 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) standards /guidelines.
Prepares contrast material for fluoroscopic and special procedures under the direction of the Radiologist for the purpose of performing imaging examinations.
Must be continuously on the alert to the patient’s condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Must have exceptional customer service skills.
Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.
Education
• Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Qualifications
Certification: RT Certification from ARRT is required and CT Certification is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
License: Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S and/or certification as required.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a willingness to adapt and innovate as needed.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements
• The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this key position supporting 24/7/365 operations which may require work to be conducted in the day, at night, on weekends, and during holidays.
Work Environment
Location: VAMC, Columbia, SC
Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including immigration and asylum personnel and underserved communities.
Travel
• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government-funded.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees.
Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2).
Vacation Accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).
Professional development and promotion opportunities.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day, must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment
Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Positions require applicants to be US Citizens, 21 years or older.
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
