CT Technologist-Fulltime Evenings

Cape Fear Valley Health

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs all CT procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of specified diseases or conditions. This role involves assessing patients, reviewing charts for orders and lab results, communicating with Radiologists, and preparing patients for procedures. The technologist is responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam times in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access for interpretation. Key aspects of the role include providing a safe environment, maintaining exceptional guest relations using AIDET principles, monitoring exam timeliness and quality, and performing quality assurance on exams before sending them for radiologist interpretation. The position is located at Hoke Hospital, which is part of Cape Fear Valley Health System, an 8-hospital regional health system in southeastern North Carolina with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians.

Requirements

Associates degree required
ARRT Certified required
Advanced CT Registry within 1 year of hire date required
AHA (American Heart Association) CPR Certification required
Knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed for all age groups
Ability to communicate orally
Manual dexterity and visual acuity
Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to bend and lift 100 pounds and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds
Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in the treatment, care of and interacts with patients of all ages to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all procedures designed within the CT Section of Radiology
Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care of and interaction with all patients of any age group to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
Assesses the patient, reviews charts for orders and lab results, completes data sheet and communicates with the Radiologist as to the availability and reason for the procedure
Prepares the patient for the procedure, answers any questions or directs questions to the Radiologist
Responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist
Provides a safe environment to include but not limited to radiation exposure, contrast administration and infection control guidelines/Universal Precautions
Maintains exceptional guest relations with patient, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, & Thank You)
Monitors the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement
Performs QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality, and correct presentation state) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
Actively participates in helping the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing procedures in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned