CT Technologist - Porters Neck

Wilmington Health PLLC•Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

Wilmington Health is a multi-specialty medical practice serving Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina. The CT Technologist obtains diagnostic cross-sectional images of internal organs and tissue using computerized tomography for interpretation by a radiologist. The role operates CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with radiation safety procedures, helps ensure equipment and procedure areas are safe and ready, and supports patients and physicians during imaging procedures. The schedule is 9 hours per shift.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in applied science.
ARRT registration.
RT(R)(CT).

Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas; run and record phantom QA scans in PACS and verify PACS is operational.
Ensure safety standards are met, know emergency shutdown and fire-evacuation procedures, and verify ancillary equipment is operational.
Keep procedure rooms clean and compliant with infection-control standards; inspect for environmental hazards and report discrepancies promptly to a supervisor.
Operate CT scanners and related equipment for specialized imaging tasks in accordance with radiation safety procedures.
Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as needed.
Assist physicians with imaging and interventional CT procedures, including starting IVs and injecting contrast when necessary.
Evaluate scans for technical quality, collate and label processed images in exposure sequence, and transmit appropriate images to PACS.
Order supplies in PROCUREIT, dispense oral contrast, and load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.
Orient and train new CT technologists and educate student technologists.
Assist physicians in developing facility-specific protocols and CT imaging techniques.
Participate in research initiatives.
Communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with patients, including elderly, ailing, and handicapped patients.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work.