CT/XR Tech

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The CT/XR Tech performs CT scanning and assists radiologists and physician assistants during invasive procedures. The role manages each examination from order verification through completion of dictated results, including reviewing patient records, obtaining medical histories, preparing and assisting patients, administering IV contrast under departmental protocols, evaluating image quality, and producing additional reconstructions or measurements as instructed. The technologist performs basic patient care, responds to changes in patient condition and medical emergencies, and follows radiation-safety, sterile-technique, infection-control, and bloodborne-pathogen procedures. The role also operates the radiology computer system, documents contrast administration, maintains and stocks a clean work area, and assists other medical personnel during services associated with CT scans. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 9:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with call and holiday rotation. Shift rotation may include call-back, holidays, and weekends. The position requires moderate to heavy physical effort and work in an environment that may involve exposure to ionizing radiation, bloodborne pathogens, infectious disease, and moving equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency recognized by ARRT in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine, plus an advanced ARRT registry in CT within one year of hire.
BLS certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development principles.
Skills and competency appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical effort lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to use radiation-safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Responsibilities

Examine requests and verify orders for assigned patients; refer or question orders with the radiologist and contact the ordering provider about discrepancies.
Identify patients using two identifiers, assist them, explain procedures, prepare them, and document information on appropriate worksheets.
Interview patients and review inpatient, emergency department, and outpatient electronic medical records to obtain relevant clinical history; record history on requisitions and correlate test results and laboratory data with the examination.
Assume responsibility for the examination from its beginning through completion of dictated results.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols and record contrast type and amount when requested.
Evaluate technical image quality and consult a radiologist when needed; recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional reconstructed images or measurements as instructed.
Perform basic patient care, inform nursing staff of changes in a patient's condition, initiate life-support measures when necessary, and assist with code blue procedures.
Perform CT scans and assist radiologists or physician assistants during invasive procedures.
Use proper sterile technique and follow bloodborne-pathogen, isolation, infection-control, and radiation-safety policies and procedures.
Obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director, manager, or supervisor and to clinical engineering or the radiology engineer.
Follow hospital fire and safety procedures, attend in-service classes, and complete required safety modules.
Perform accurately and promptly during crises and emergencies where time is critical.
Rotate shifts as required, including call-back, holidays, and weekends; follow attendance policies and maintain punctuality.
Operate the radiology computer system, including entering orders and charging for procedures and supplies; document contrast administration in the MAR.
Keep the assigned work area neat, stocked, and clean.
Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when they perform exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Paid time off programs
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
Career-development programs
Shift and on-call premium pay, where applicable
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases