CT/IR Technologist High Point Medical

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•High Point, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The CT/IR Technologist will be responsible for performing diagnostic quality images using appropriate procedures, techniques, and equipment. This role involves patient care, explaining procedures, adhering to radiation protection policies, and maintaining quality assurance. The technologist will also be responsible for patient history, data entry, venipuncture for contrast administration, and ensuring equipment readiness. A professional working relationship and adherence to department rules are essential. This is a full-time position with a 4-10 hour shift schedule, including rotating on-call and holidays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of an approved program resulting in Radiologic Technology certification.
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
BLS American Heart Association
Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient?s care
Ability to maintain daily schedules
Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
Good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
Completes 24 hours of required continuing education every two years

Nice To Haves

CT/Interventional Technologist

Responsibilities

Carefully considers the needs of the patients when selecting and applying appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and communications.
Produces diagnostic quality images to include proper positioning, correct technical factors, collimation and patient identification which will be monitored by Radiologist complaints and through random QC audits.
Patiently and clearly explains procedures to the patient prior to any exam, to reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation.
Follows Radiation Protection Policies to avoid unnecessary exposure to the public and to self as evidenced by receiving no more than two-level II readings per year.
Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in PACS prior to submitting the study to the Radiologist.
Maintains a clean well-stocked and organized work area and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing.
Verifies the identity of the patient and ensures that the correct procedure is administered.
Obtains a relevant history and/or examination data and evaluates for discrepancies and follows up with physician if necessary.
Submits complete paperwork to Radiologist for interpretation which will be monitored by Radiologist's complaints.
Consistently and accurately enters exam data information and charges in RIS and PACS by the completion of the shift.
Performs venipuncture and IV line access for the administration of IV contrast as needed per exam per hospital/department policy.
Consistently checks Code 4 cart, emergency supplies, scanner check-ups to ensure readiness and safety according to departmental procedures.
Transports patients as needed.
Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program