CT Technologist I - Imaging Department

Full-time CT Technologist I position in the Imaging Department at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Rome, GA. Schedule includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7p-7a, 36 hours per week, with weekend program and MRI training opportunity.

Responsibilities

Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient; Properly identifies patients using two patient identifiers and prepares them for procedures; Interviews patients for medical history and reviews EMR records; Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning until completion of dictated results; Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols; Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed; Performs basic patient care functions and assists in code blue procedures; Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures; Practices radiation safety; Reports malfunctioning equipment; Adheres to hospital fire and safety procedures; Operates radiology computer system including entering orders and charging procedures/supplies; Maintains assigned work area; Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, during exams in conjunction with a CT scan

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology; ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT within one year of hire; BLS required; Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies; Occasional standing, walking, and sitting; Frequently may be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel; Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation

Nice to have

MRI training opportunity; Sign on bonus eligible

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance