Staff Position

CT Technologist
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
5x8 hrs

$30-46/hour
Posted 12 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs

Pay

Estimated pay
$30-46/hour

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health savings account

Description

Overview

Job Summary
Performs procedures in accordance to the departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT Scanners, IV contrast injectors, O2, suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment. Performs all patient interactions with AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You). 

Essential Functions
 

  • Examines requests and verifies orders of each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering physician when there are discrepancies.
  • Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
  • Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
  • Reviews in-patient and outpatient/clinic charts to obtain pertinent clinical history and records medical history on requisitions.
  • Verifies the patient by checking armband and validates proof of identity. Performs CT Scanning and assists Radiologist during invasive procedures. Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
  • Performs basic patient care functions and informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition.
  • 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.
  • Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Radiology Engineer.
  • Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT Scan.

Physical Requirements
This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment. Occasional standing, walking and sitting during normal operation. May be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the CT department. Must be able to understand and perform CT procedures including invasive procedures. Vision and hearing for distances up to 10 feet is necessary. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Education, Experience and Certifications 
Graduate from an Accredited 2 year AMA and ARRT Approved Program in Radiologic Technology required. ARRT and CPR certification required. 1 to 2 years experience in Diagnostic Radiology or 1 year experience in CT Scanning or equivalent applicable experience required. Positive interpersonal communication skills required. IV Certification required before performing venous contrast administration. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required. 

 

Reginald Carmel
Reginald Carmel
Atrium Health Job ID #6301-104479. Posted job title: CT Technologist Atrium Health Ballantyne Weekender

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Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.
Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home - including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation. 
Atrium Health FloydAtrium Health Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, this hospital provides a certified Chest Pain Center, a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Atrium Health Floyd also is home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has specialty centers for pediatrics, and wound care and hyperbaric therapy.
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