CT/XR Tech

Full-time CT technologist position at Atrium Health Pineville - CT: Steele Creek in Charlotte, NC. Schedule: 36 hours per week, M-Thur, 21:00-6:30a, with call and holidays rotation. Pay range: $33.05 - $49.60.

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 when 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 and follows radiation safety standards; Reports malfunctioning equipment; Adheres to hospital fire and safety procedures and attends required in-service classes; Rotates shifts as required including call back, holidays, and weekends; Operates radiology computer system, enters orders and charges procedures/supplies; Documents contrast administration in the MAR; 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; advanced registry from the ARRT in CT within one year of hire; 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; Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies; Ability to stand, walk, sit, stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel during the daily operation of the CT department

Benefits

Base compensation within pay range; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits; Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; Adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program