CT Technologist

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

Job Description:

About the Role
The CT Technologist at Atrium Health is 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

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• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient, referring and questioning orders to the Radiologist when necessary
  
• Properly identifies and assists patients, prepares them for procedures with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets
  
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history, reviews in-patient, ER, and out-patient EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history, and records medical history on requisitions
  
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed, recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed
  
• Performs basic patient care functions, informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition, and initiates life support measures for patients when necessary
  
• Assists in code blue procedures during medical emergencies, practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies, and performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures
  
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members, and follows appropriate radiation safety standards
  
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer, maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease, adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures, and attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules
  
  Requirements
  A graduate of an accredited two-year AMA program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology is required, along with ARRT certification in Radiology, or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine, and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT scanning within one year of hire, in addition to current CPR certification.
  Physical Demands
  The position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies, occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation, and frequent stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, or kneeling in the daily operation of the CT department.
  Working at Atrium Health
  Atrium Health offers a robust benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement, and is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for Part Time positions and up to $15,000 for Full Time positions.
  How to Apply
  Interested candidates should apply and a member of the Talent acquisition team will be in contact with the next steps via email or phone, feel free to share this opportunity with others who may be interested.

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