CT Technologist / Weekends Only

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans (x-rays) for diagnostic and invasive procedures. Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Prepares patients using proper sterile technique, communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence, and ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care. Ensures proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment and stays informed about medical-device uses. Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation and assumes responsibility for direct care for procedures performed in the area. Ensures patients are prepared for procedures and provides care during procedures, assists with patient and family education, and may support research and related activities. Demonstrates 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 the appropriate time sequence. Acts as a resource for students and junior technologists and performs other related duties as required. This is a full-time, 36-hour position at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, scheduled Friday through Sunday, 4:00 PM to 4:30 AM. The weekend shift differential is an additional $15.00 per hour. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, subject to the listed minimum qualifications.

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 informed about medical-device uses.
Take precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
Assume responsibility for and provide direct care during procedures performed in the area.
Assist with patient and family education.
May support or assist in research and related activities.
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.
Perform other related duties as required.