CT Technologist - Colonial Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group•Sumter, SC

13d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family, is a leading primary care and specialty medical practice with over 25 years of experience and offices across Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning, SC. We are dedicated to patient-centric care, reducing wait times, and integrating cutting-edge medical advancements. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth and are committed to improving patient quality of life through coordinated care and advanced diagnostic services. Our network values Caring. Connecting. Growing together. A CT technologist plays a crucial role in the radiology department by assisting radiologists with imaging processes, not diagnosis. This involves capturing images of the body using various imaging methods, ensuring patient safety, and explaining procedures in simple terms for patient comfort. The ability to consistently produce high-quality images is essential for accurate physician diagnosis. This position requires working between the x-ray and CT departments, starting IVs for patients receiving contrast dye, and instructing patients on proper positioning for accurate images. The technologist is responsible for maintaining radiographic equipment, obtaining requested images, using radiation when necessary, and keeping track of patient records. They also assist radiologists and physicians in understanding and evaluating images, preventing radiation exposure to certain body areas, and communicating with patients about the procedure, including removing interfering garments or jewelry. Proper patient positioning, setting equipment for optimal image density, detail, and contrast, and applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology are key. The role demands clear communication, compassion, and professionalism with diverse patient populations, adherence to HIPAA, and accurate record-keeping, including checking patient orders and creatinine/GFR levels, reminding patients about diabetic medication, and obtaining consent before exams.

Requirements

Trained in an accredited program
ARRT certified
SC license
Certification as a radiologic technologist from an accredited institution
Registered with the ARRT
SC state license
Will hire new graduates based off of clinical hours

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience

Responsibilities

Work between the x-ray and CT department
Ask for at least two forms of identification (name, DOB)
Start IVs on all CT patients receiving contrast dye
Instruct patients on appropriate positions for accurate images
Keep radiographic equipment in quality working order
Obtain images for any areas requested by the physician or radiologist
Use radiation on the patient if necessary
Keep track of patient records
Assist radiologists and physicians in understanding and evaluating images
Prevent exposure from certain areas of the patient’s body so they do not expose to radiation
Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works
Position patients properly to obtain x-rays and CT scans
Set the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to help the physician diagnose problems
Closely follow physician instructions, prepare radiography equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis
Communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients including the elderly, ailing, and handicapped
Apply HIPPA to every patient
Put reports in the patient chart after the Radiologist has read the images, and the report is dictated
Check each patient’s order before scanning the patient, and if there are any questions with the order, make sure to ask the ordering physician
Check patient’s creatinine/GFR
Remind patients of diabetic medication (not taking it)
Have patient fill out consent before exam