Travel CT Technologist
Chapel Hill, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x10 hrs, Nights

Job Summary

The CT Technologist is responsible for conducting procedures and tests using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze diagnostic data for patients. This role involves ensuring patient safety and comfort, performing imaging techniques, administering contrast materials, and maintaining accurate documentation and image transfer processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Identification: Utilize professional manners and methods to verify patient identification, obtain patient history, assist patients and their families, and ensure understanding and safety throughout the imaging process. Document pregnancy status for patients of childbearing age.
• CT Scans: Acquire images in accordance with established protocols, manipulate images as necessary, perform multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, and demonstrate thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, selecting appropriate adjustments based on anatomy.
• Contrast Administration: Administer oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients, establish intravenous lines, and administer IV contrast while following safety protocols. Assess patient eligibility for contrast and verify pertinent lab values before injection.
• Image Transfer and Documentation: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of PACS and transmit images to quality control and electronic medical records. Verify and segment images, update orders as needed, and ensure accuracy in charge information and demographic data.
• Other Duties: Execute tasks promptly, maintain a consistent workflow, engage in challenging procedures and research, produce quality diagnostic images, review patient charts and reports for correlation, uphold a clean work environment, document incidents for improvement, and mentor new employees and students.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education, training, and experience necessary to perform assigned tasks effectively.

Required Education:

• Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. Candidates who are registry eligible must provide proof of diploma from an accredited program.
• Advanced certification in CT is required.
• Successful candidates must obtain registration within one year of employment and maintain continuing education requirements annually.
• All imaging specialists must maintain current competency in HCP BLS.