CT Technologist / Weekend Nights

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1h•$37 - $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 care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, including preparing patients with proper sterile technique, ensuring readiness for procedures, and providing care during procedures. The technologist communicates patient needs and responses verbally and in writing, maintains complete and accurate documentation, and takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation. The position is responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment and keeping abreast of medical-device uses. It includes assisting with patient and family education, supporting research and related activities when needed, applying knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, and providing more complex technical care. The technologist assists with planning and performing multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate sequence and acts as a resource for students and junior technologists. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a full-time, 36-hour weekend night position at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The posting states that a weekend shift differential is an additional $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, registered with the ARRT.
CPR certification required.
At least two years of experience, including one year in CT.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in CT preferred.
All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures.
Provide quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Prepare patients using proper sterile technique and ensure they are prepared for procedures.
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.
Assume responsibility for and provide direct care for procedures performed in the area.
Provide quality care to patients during procedures.
Assist with patient and family education.
Support or assist in research and related activities as needed.
Provide complex technical care to meet identified patient needs.
Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate time sequence.
Act as a resource for students and junior technologists.
Perform other related duties as required.