CT Technologist / Weekends

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

6d•$34 - $40

About The Position

The CT Technologist operates CT equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures in the CT suite and provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The role communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence and ensures documentation is complete and accurate for all aspects of patient care. The technologist is responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment, keeping current with medical device uses, and taking precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation. The role assumes responsibility for direct care during procedures, ensures patients are prepared, provides care during procedures, assists with patient and family education, and may support or assist in research and related activities as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At a minimum, registered with the ARRT.
CPR certification required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures in the CT suite.
Provide quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology 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 keep abreast of medical device uses.
Take precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
Assume responsibility and provide direct care for procedures performed in the CT area.
Ensure patients have been prepared for procedures.
Provide quality care to patients during procedures.
Assist with patient and family education.
Support or assist in research and related activities as required.