CT Technologist / Weekends Only

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

9d•$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, prepares patients using proper sterile technique, and ensures they are appropriately prepared for procedures. The technologist communicates patient needs and responses, completes accurate patient-care documentation, operates imaging and specialty equipment properly, and takes precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff. The position includes assisting with patient and family education, demonstrating 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 may support research and related activities and serves as a resource for students and junior technologists. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a full-time, 36-hour weekend position at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The posting states that all experience and education levels will be considered, while also listing minimum qualifications. The weekend shift differential is an additional $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, be registered with the ARRT.
CPR certification.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures.
Provide quality direct care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures using proper sterile technique and ensure they are appropriately prepared.
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.
Provide care for procedures performed in the area and deliver quality care during procedures.
Assist with patient and family education.
Support or assist in research and related activities as needed.
Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
Provide complex technical care 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.