CT Technologist / Weekends

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

3d•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 quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, prepares patients using proper sterile technique, and communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence. The technologist ensures that documentation of patient care is complete and accurate, operates imaging and specialty equipment properly, stays current on medical-device uses, and takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation. The position assumes responsibility for and provides direct care for procedures performed in the area. It ensures patients are prepared for procedures, provides care during procedures, and assists with patient and family education. The technologist may support or assist with research and related activities, applies knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, provides complex technical care to meet identified patient needs, and assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate sequence. The role also serves as a resource for students and junior technologists and performs other related duties as required. This is a full-time weekend position at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, scheduled Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., for 36 hours per week. The posting notes an additional $15.00 per hour weekend shift differential. All levels of experience and education will be considered for the posting, subject to the stated minimum qualifications. Emory Healthcare describes its work environment as supportive and highlights professional resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs, and comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, and wellness incentives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered with the ARRT at a minimum.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

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