CT Tech PRN

AdventHealth•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs high-quality CT examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis. Reviews patient history and clinical information to confirm exam appropriateness and identify potential contraindications. Prepares and administers IV contrast material following safety guidelines and monitors patients for adverse reactions. Positions patients accurately and comfortably, using immobilization devices when necessary, while ensuring radiation safety and ALARA principles are maintained. Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equiv
Prior CT experience on GE CT scanners
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
Registered Technologist - Radiography (R.T.(R)(ARRT))

Nice To Haves

Associate
Bachelor's
General computer skills and PACS
Basic IV competency
General physics and anatomy
Past Reconstruction/Post processing skills
Ability to learn and complete Cardiac CT
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT)

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality CT examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis.
Reviews patient history and clinical information to confirm exam appropriateness and identify potential contraindications.
Prepares and administers IV contrast material following safety guidelines and monitors patients for adverse reactions.
Positions patients accurately and comfortably, using immobilization devices when necessary, while ensuring radiation safety and ALARA principles are maintained.
Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of CT procedures
Knowledge of CT scanners
Ability to learn and grow with new technology
Customer Service skills
CT safety including radiation safety for patients, families, and co-workers
Knowledge of workstations
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately
Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray machines and printers
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
Ability to learn and use Radiology software packages, scanners and workstations, and EMR
Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures
Maintain all required registries and licenses to perform imaging procedures
Ability to follow basic radiation safety concepts of time, shielding and distance to keep exposure levels as low as reasonably achievable for patients and staff
Ability to complete exams in an acceptable time frame to meet ED/Observation TAT goals
Ability to assess, start and confirm appropriate placement of IVs for use in contrast studies
The ability to assess, explain and perform imaging studies on patients of all ages
Ability to learn and complete Reconstructions/Post processing