CT Technologist / Evenings

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

11d•$40 - $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, including preparing patients with proper sterile technique and ensuring they are ready for procedures. The technologist communicates patient needs and responses, completes accurate documentation of patient care, and takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation. The position requires proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment and maintaining knowledge of medical devices. It involves applying knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, providing complex technical care, and helping plan and perform multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate sequence. The technologist also 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 evening-shift position at Emory Midtown Hospital, scheduled 3:00 PM–11:30 PM for 40 hours per week. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, subject to the stated minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, registered with the ARRT.
At least two years of experience, including one year in CT.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.

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 care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Prepare patients using proper sterile technique and ensure patients are prepared for procedures.
Communicate patient needs and responses through 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 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 the appropriate time sequence.
Act as a resource for students and junior technologists.
Perform other related duties as required.