Weekend CT Technologist

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

About the JobWe are seeking a skilled and dedicated CT Technologist to join our team at Atrium Health Steele Creek Emergency Department. As a CT Technologist, you will be responsible for performing procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, operating CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency.Key Responsibilities:

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient, referring and questioning orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.
• Properly identifies and assists patients, offering a brief explanation of the procedures and documenting on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history, reviewing in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results, preparing and administering IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed, recognizing abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
  • ARRT certification in Radiology, or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT scanning within one year of hire.
  • Current CPR certification.Physical Requirements:Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies, occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation.

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