CT Technologist, Weekend plus weekday(s), Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist will examine requests and verify orders on each assigned patient, referring and questioning orders to the Radiologist before performing the exam. They will contact the ordering provider for discrepancies, properly identify patients using two identifiers, and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. The technologist will prepare patients for procedures with a full explanation, document on appropriate worksheets, and interview patients for a complete medical history. They will review in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history, record medical history on requisitions, and correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed. The role involves assuming responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results, preparing and administering IV contrast according to departmental protocols, and recording contrast type and amount upon request. The technologist will evaluate the technical quality of images, consult with a Radiologist if needed, and recognize abnormal anatomy, processing any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed. Basic patient care functions will be performed, and appropriate nursing personnel will be informed of any changes in the patient’s condition. Life support measures will be initiated for patients when necessary, and assistance will be provided in "code blue" procedures during medical emergencies. The technologist will perform CT scanning and assist the Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures, practicing proper sterile technique and performing all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures. They are authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner. Principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members will be practiced, along with appropriate radiation safety standards. Malfunctioning equipment will be reported to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer. Knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease will be maintained. Hospital fire and safety procedures will be adhered to, and all in-service classes and required safety modules will be completed. Work will be performed in an accurate and timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical. Shifts will be rotated as required, including call back, holidays, and weekends. The Atrium Health attendance policy will be adhered to by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences. The radiology computer system will be operated, including entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Contrast administration will be documented in the MAR. The assigned work area will be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion, kept completely stocked, and cleaned to promote cleanliness. Other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, will be assisted when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.

Requirements

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT within one year of hire required.
• BLS required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development.
• Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.
• Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
• Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history.
• Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history.
• Records medical history on requisitions.
• Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
• On request, records contrast type and amount.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.
• Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions.
• Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary.
• Assists in “code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.
• Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures.
• Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies.
• Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members.
• Follows appropriate radiation safety standards.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer precautions.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures.
• Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.
• Performs work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical.
• Rotates shifts as required including call back, holidays, and weekends.
• Adheres to the Atrium Health attendance policy by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.
• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
• Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Keeps area completely stocked.
• Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree