CT Technologist / Weekends

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

4d•$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 quality care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, including preparing patients with proper sterile technique, ensuring they are prepared for procedures, and providing care during procedures. The technologist communicates patient needs and responses, maintains complete and accurate documentation, operates imaging and specialty equipment properly, and takes precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff. The position includes direct responsibility for procedures performed in the area, assisting with patient and family education, and potentially supporting research activities. The technologist applies knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, provides complex technical care, and helps plan and perform 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.

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.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

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 keep abreast of 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.
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.