CT Technologist - Atrium Health Cabarrus

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Concord, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for examining requests and verifying orders on each assigned patient. The CT Technologist refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing the exam and contacts the ordering provider when there are discrepancies. They properly identify patients using two identifiers, assist patients, and offer a brief explanation of the procedures. The technologist prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation, interviews patients for a complete medical history, and reviews EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history. They record medical history on requisitions, correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed, and assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results. The role involves preparing and administering IV contrast according to departmental protocols, evaluating image quality, and recognizing abnormal anatomy. The technologist performs basic patient care functions, informs nursing personnel of any patient condition changes, and initiates life support measures when necessary. They perform CT scanning, assist the Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures, and practice proper sterile technique. The technologist is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner and practices radiation safety principles. They report malfunctioning equipment, maintain knowledge and skills for a safe work environment, and adhere to hospital fire and safety procedures. The role requires performing work accurately and timely, rotating shifts including call back, holidays, and weekends, and adhering to the attendance policy. They operate the radiology computer system, document contrast administration, and maintain the assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion, keeping it stocked and clean. The technologist also assists other medical personnel 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.
• Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies.
• Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation.
• Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the CT department.
• May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment.
• Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

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

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed