CT Technologist PRN - Atrium Health Stanly

CT Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient, referring questions to the Radiologist and contacting ordering provider for discrepancies; Properly identifies patients using two patient identifiers and assists/prepares patients with explanation of procedures; Interviews patients for complete medical history and reviews EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history; Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning until completion of dictated results; Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols and records contrast type/amount; Evaluates technical quality of images, consults with Radiologist, recognizes abnormal anatomy, and processes additional images/measurements; Performs basic patient care, informs nursing personnel of changes, initiates life support measures, and assists in code blue procedures; Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures using proper sterile technique and infection control; Obtains medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner; Practices radiation safety standards; Reports malfunctioning equipment to leadership and clinical engineering; Maintains knowledge/skills to work safely around bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease; Adheres to hospital fire and safety procedures and completes required safety modules; Performs work accurately in crisis/emergency situations and rotates shifts including call back, holidays, weekends; Operates radiology computer system, enters orders and charges procedures/supplies, documents contrast administration; Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keeps area stocked; Assists other medical personnel such as anesthesia when performing exams or services in conjunction with 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 required; BLS required; Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development; Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served; Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies; Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation