CT Technologist-Full time-Evenings

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs all CT procedures within the CT Section of Radiology to support the diagnosis and treatment of specified diseases or conditions. The role includes providing care to patients across all age groups, from neonatal and newborn patients through adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The technologist assesses patients, reviews orders and laboratory results, prepares patients for procedures, and communicates with the Radiologist regarding procedure availability and purpose. The role also requires accurate and timely documentation in the Radiology Information System (RIS), maintaining a safe environment through radiation safety, contrast administration, and infection-control practices, and ensuring exams are complete and ready for interpretation. The technologist contributes to patient satisfaction and continuous quality improvement through timely, high-quality care and effective communication.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
ARRT certification required.
Advanced CT Registry required within one year of hire date.
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.
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.
Required license/certification: ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience treating, caring for, and interacting with patients of all ages, including neonatal, newborn, adolescent, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Perform all procedures designed within the CT Section of Radiology.
Provide competent and efficient treatment, care, and interaction with patients of all ages, including neonatal, newborn, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Assess patients, review charts for orders and laboratory results, complete the data sheet, and communicate with the Radiologist about the availability and reason for the procedure.
Prepare patients for procedures, answer questions, or direct questions to the Radiologist.
Promptly and accurately record exam start and end times in the Radiology Information System (RIS) so the Radiologist can access studies in a timely manner.
Provide a safe environment, including following radiation-exposure, contrast-administration, and infection-control guidelines and Universal Precautions.
Maintain guest relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff, and medical staff, including use of AIDET.
Monitor exam timeliness and quality of care against department goals and strive for continuous quality improvement.
Perform quality assurance of exams before sending them to the Radiologist, checking the order, image annotation, laterality, and presentation state.
Support patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing procedures in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.