CT Technologist Weekender - Multi-Modality - Atrium Health Steele Creek PT Nights

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist I performs CT and diagnostic X-ray procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, operating CT scanners and associated equipment proficiently. The role is based at Atrium Health Steele Creek Emergency Department, a facility of Atrium Health Pineville that provides 24-hour emergency medical services. This is a part-time weekend-night position scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating call and holiday rotation. The role performs multi-modality work (CT/DX) and may include cross-training for a Diagnostic X-ray Technologist. The technologist verifies orders, confirms patient identity, explains procedures, prepares and interviews patients, reviews electronic medical records, and documents relevant history and contrast administration. The position performs CT scanning and supports radiologists or physician assistants during invasive procedures, evaluates image quality, and provides basic patient care. It also requires adherence to radiation safety, infection control, sterile technique, and hospital safety procedures, as well as maintaining equipment and work areas and responding to emergencies. The listed pay range is $33.05–$49.60. Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that may include paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, educational assistance, and career development; eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
ARRT certification in Radiology, or NMTCB certification for Nuclear Medicine, and an advanced ARRT registry in CT scanning within one year of hire.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including moderate to heavy effort lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Diagnostic X-ray Technologists may be considered, with cross-training provided to expand their skillset and the team's capabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, operating scanners and related equipment proficiently.
Examine requests, verify orders, question or refer discrepant orders to the Radiologist, and contact the ordering provider when necessary.
Identify patients using two identifiers, assist them, explain procedures, prepare them, and document information on appropriate worksheets.
Interview patients and review inpatient, emergency department, and outpatient electronic medical records to obtain and record pertinent clinical history.
Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the examination being performed.
Assume responsibility for the examination from its beginning through completion of dictated results.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols and record the contrast type and amount when requested; document contrast administration in the MAR.
Evaluate image quality, consult a Radiologist when needed, recognize abnormal anatomy, and process additional reconstructed images or measurements as instructed.
Perform basic patient care and notify nursing personnel of changes in a patient's condition; initiate life-support measures when necessary and assist with code blue procedures.
Perform CT scanning and assist the Radiologist or PA during invasive procedures, using appropriate sterile technique and following bloodborne pathogen, isolation, and infection-control policies.
Obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
Follow radiation safety standards to protect self, employees, patients, and family members.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director, manager, or supervisor and clinical engineering or the radiology engineer.
Maintain knowledge and skills for safe work around bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease; follow fire and safety procedures and complete required in-service classes and safety modules.
Perform accurately and promptly during crises and emergencies.
Rotate shifts as required, including call-back, holidays, and weekends; comply with attendance expectations.
Use the radiology computer system to enter orders and charge procedures and supplies.
Keep the assigned work area neat, stocked, and clean.
Assist other medical personnel, including anesthesia, when services are performed in conjunction with a CT scan.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career development programs.
Shift, on-call, and other premium pay may be available based on the teammate's position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Eligibility for programs may depend on FTE or employment status.