CT Technologist I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•High Point, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist examines imaging requests and verifies patient orders, consulting with the Radiologist or ordering provider when clarification is needed. The role identifies and assists patients, explains procedures, obtains and documents medical histories, reviews relevant medical records and test results, and manages the exam through completion of dictated results. The technologist prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols, evaluates image quality, recognizes abnormal anatomy, and obtains additional images or measurements as instructed. The position also includes patient care, emergency response, CT scanning, assistance with invasive procedures, and adherence to sterile technique and infection-control requirements. The CT Technologist follows radiation-safety, hospital safety, and equipment-reporting procedures; operates the radiology computer system; documents contrast in the medication administration record; and maintains a clean, stocked work area. The role may assist other medical personnel during services performed in conjunction with CT scans. This is a PRN position with a varying schedule, including required rotation as needed for call back, holidays, and weekends. The listed pay range is $33.05–$49.60 per hour. Benefits eligibility is listed as No.

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency recognized by ARRT in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine, with an advanced ARRT CT registry within one year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of the principles of growth and development.
Skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Ability to meet the physical demands of moderate to heavy lifting and moving of patients, equipment, and supplies, as well as occasional standing, walking, and sitting and frequent stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, or kneeling.
Ability to follow radiation-safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Responsibilities

Examine imaging requests, verify orders, refer questions to the Radiologist, and contact the ordering provider about discrepancies.
Identify patients using two identifiers, assist them, explain procedures, and prepare them for exams.
Interview patients, obtain and document medical histories, review EMR records, and correlate relevant test results and laboratory data with the exam.
Assume responsibility for the exam from its start through completion of dictated results.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols, record contrast details when requested, and document contrast administration in the MAR.
Evaluate image quality, consult a Radiologist when needed, recognize abnormal anatomy, and process additional reconstructed images or measurements as instructed.
Perform basic patient care, notify nursing personnel about changes in patient condition, initiate life-support measures when necessary, and assist with code blue procedures.
Perform CT scanning and assist the Radiologist or PA during invasive procedures.
Use proper sterile technique and follow bloodborne pathogen, isolation, and infection-control procedures during invasive procedures.
Obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
Follow radiation-safety practices and applicable radiation-safety standards for staff, patients, and family members.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department leader and clinical engineering or radiology engineer.
Maintain the knowledge and skills needed to work safely around bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease; follow fire and safety procedures and complete required in-service classes and safety modules.
Perform accurately and promptly during crisis and emergency situations.
Rotate shifts as required, including call back, holidays, and weekends, and follow the attendance policy.
Operate the radiology computer system, including entering orders and charging procedures and supplies.
Keep the assigned work area neat, clean, and stocked.
Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.