CT Technologist Monday-Thursday 8:00a-5:30p

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs and assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during their CT examination. This includes reviewing patient medical history, ensuring the CT examination order is complete and medically necessary, and evaluating any contraindications. The technologist communicates with the patient, uses proper positioning and techniques for safety and comfort, and conducts clinical assessments. They apply independent judgment to capture accurate images, identify limitations, and review examination images. Patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies. The role also involves assisting with the daily operation of the imaging department, educating students and residents, and transporting patients as needed. Staff members must demonstrate age-specific competency, understanding the needs of patients across the lifespan from Neonatal/Infant to Geriatric.

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 foster a teamwork environment
Ability to communicate with patients, customers, other departments, and staff in an articulate manner
Knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and ability to meet the needs of and provide care of these patients.

Nice To Haves

1 - 3 Years' Experience
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) CT certification, within 2 years of hire
Pacs Computer Skills (Hardware & Software)

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, as authorized by written facility policies and procedures.
Acquire additional imaging as necessary to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
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.
Demonstrate age-specific competency for Neonatal/Infant, Pediatrics, Adolescence, Young Adult/Adult, Adult/Middle-Aged, and Geriatric patients.