CT Technologist - 3 day workweek, no weekends or on-call

Lumexa Imaging•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Charlotte Radiology is hiring a CT Technologist to provide patient care for CT scans and X-rays. The role involves completing required paperwork accurately and promptly, verifying orders and authorizations, and monitoring patient safety related to radiation and contrast dose. The position is based at the Ballantyne location in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are no weekend or on-call duties. The role may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and requires 0–25% travel. The technologist operates CT and X-ray equipment and contrast injectors, performs IVs and other basic patient-care tasks, administers oral contrast, and completes lab work when needed. The technologist records patient history, reviews relevant patient records and allergies, correlates lab data with the examination, and communicates with radiologists, referring providers, and technical support as appropriate. Charlotte Radiology describes its mission as providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care through teamwork and quality-driven, customer-focused services.

Requirements

CT experience.
Associate degree in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT registration in CT.
BLS certification.
Ability to perform procedures according to departmental protocols and standards.
Proficiency with CT scanners, X-ray equipment, IV contrast injectors, and oxygen tanks.
Computer literacy and knowledge of CR programs.
Must be up to date with local and federal regulations applicable to the employee’s licensure and role.
Competence with IVs.
Positive communication skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift the appropriate weight determined by Charlotte Radiology (50–75 lbs.).

Responsibilities

Examine orders and verify the requested examination for each patient; refer questionable orders to a radiologist before procedures.
Operate CT equipment, X-ray equipment, and contrast injectors proficiently.
Complete paperwork, orders, email order requests, and authorization confirmation.
Record medical history on the designated history form and correlate test results and other lab data with the examination.
Perform IVs, administer oral contrast, and perform lab work when needed.
Monitor supplies and the stock room.
Communicate with radiologists as needed to obtain protocols.
Communicate with PACS or IT regarding imaging distribution when necessary.
Monitor patient safety related to radiation and contrast dose.
Perform basic patient-care functions and inform the radiologist or nurse of changes in a patient’s condition when needed.
Access patient history to identify allergies that could interfere with testing.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the radiology engineer.