CT Technologist / Weekends

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1h•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist operates CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures. The role provides direct, quality patient care during diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, prepares patients using proper sterile technique, and ensures patients are ready for procedures. The technologist communicates patient needs and responses, maintains complete and accurate patient-care documentation, and takes precautions to minimize exposure to x-radiation for patients and staff. The position requires knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and the ability to provide complex technical care, plan and assist with multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate sequence, and operate imaging and specialty equipment safely. The technologist assists with patient and family education, may support research activities, and serves as a resource for students and junior technologists. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a full-time weekend position at Emory Decatur Hospital, scheduled Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., for 36 hours per week. The posting states that the weekend shift differential is an additional $15 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, registered with the ARRT.
CPR certification required.
At least two years of experience, including one year in CT.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in CT is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures.
Provide quality direct care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, including care during procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures using proper sterile technique and ensure they are appropriately prepared.
Communicate patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate for all aspects of patient care.
Operate imaging and specialty equipment properly and stay informed about medical-device uses.
Take precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
Assist with patient and family education.
Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and provide complex technical care to meet identified patient needs.
Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate time sequence.
Act as a resource for students and junior technologists.
Support or assist with research and related activities as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.