CT Technologist Monday-Thursday 1:30p-11:00p

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs and assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during their CT examination. Reviews patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Ensures that the CT examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.” Evaluates any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures. Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand. Uses proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the technologist or patient. Conducts patient clinical assessment and performs the CT examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols. Applies independent judgment during the CT examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. Refers specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional as authorized by written facility policies and procedures. Acquires additional imaging as necessary to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician. Identifies and documents any limitations to the CT examination. Reviews examination images and synthesizes examination information. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures. Adheres to accepted professional and ethical standards. Provides patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for radiology. Provides preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician. Assists with the daily operation of the imaging department. Assists with the education and training of radiology/CT students and physician residents. Transports patients as needed. Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and can meet the needs of and provide care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant: 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics: 1 - 12 years; Adolescence: 13 - 17 years; Young Adult/Adult: 18 - 64 years; Adult/Middle-Aged: 65 - 79 years; Geriatric: 80+ years.

Requirements

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
BLS certified
Diagnostic Equipment experience
Ama Accredited Radiology Program Or Equivalent specialized training
Crt/Hospital Computer System skills
Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal
Diplomacy, Tact, And A Positive Approach To Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Ability to communicate with patients, customers, other departments, and staff in an articulate manner.

Nice To Haves

1 - 3 Years' Experience
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) CT certification, within 2 years of hire
Pacs Computer Skills
Fosters a teamwork environment

Responsibilities

Performs and assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during their CT examination.
Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
Ensure that the CT examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.”
Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the technologist or patient.
Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the CT examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
Apply independent judgment during the CT examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
Refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional, except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures.
Acquire additional imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician, as necessary.
Identify and document any limitations to the CT examination.
Review examination images, synthesize examination information.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.
Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for radiology.
Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician.
Assist with the daily operation of the imaging department.
Assist with the education and training of radiology/CT students and physician residents.
Transport patients as needed.
Have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and can meet the needs of and provide care of these patients.