X-Ray / CT Technologist

Customer Value Partners•Greenville, NC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

CVP seeks an X-Ray / CT Technologist to provide high-quality imaging services to Veterans at the Greenville VA Clinic in Greenville, North Carolina. This is a full-time, on-site role supporting the Radiology Service of the Durham VA Healthcare System. The technologist performs diagnostic imaging in two or more modalities—X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound—and produces diagnostically acceptable studies that physicians use for diagnosis and treatment. Services must meet or exceed American College of Radiology guidelines and technical standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, on a VA clinic schedule of 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, excluding federal holidays, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The work location is the Greenville VA Clinic, 401 Moye Boulevard, Greenville, NC 27834.

Requirements

Successfully undergo a Government-sponsored Tier 1/Low Risk background investigation.
U.S. citizenship.
Completion of a post-high-school radiologic technology program of at least 24 months, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree, accredited by JRCERT or another accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Current registration in two or more listed modalities, with at least one year of recent experience in each modality worked: ARRT Radiography (ARRT(R)); ARRT Computed Tomography (ARRT(CT)); ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT(MR)); or ARDMS registration or ARRT Sonography (ARRT(S)).
Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or another approved certifying body, renewed every two years.
Fluent ability to speak, understand, read, and write English.
Technical proficiency in skills needed to fulfill the Government's requirements, working knowledge of medical terminology, and basic computer skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended periods of standing and lifting, moving, and positioning patients and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a VA or comparably complex healthcare environment.
Demonstrated competency in IV insertion for contrast administration.
Experience with VistA, CPRS, and PACS.
Experience precepting students or new technologists.
Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in two or more assigned modalities—X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound—in accordance with ACR guidelines, departmental protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Produce diagnostically acceptable images for diagnosis, therapeutic planning, and treatment across a wide variety of medical conditions.
Verify patient identity using at least two identifiers; review exam requests, relevant laboratory results, and patient history to confirm exam appropriateness and patient tolerance.
Explain exam procedures, preparation, indications, and potential adverse effects; obtain signed consent when required; and position patients with attention to comfort, modesty, and safety.
Prepare and administer oral, enema, and intravenous contrast materials, including gadolinium-based MRI contrast, under radiologist supervision; monitor vital signs and respond to adverse reactions.
Perform general diagnostic and fluoroscopic examinations, including portable and C-arm studies in wards, the operating room, and the emergency room, as well as ABI testing and DEXA scans as assigned.
Perform CT examinations of the head, neck, spine, chest, body, and extremities, including CT angiography and reconstructions, and transmit images and series to PACS upon completion.
Perform routine, urgent, and emergent MRI studies independently and advanced studies as competency is demonstrated; follow MRI safety screening protocols before patients, staff, and visitors enter Zones 2–4.
Perform standard diagnostic ultrasound examinations using spectral, power, and color Doppler techniques, including abdominal, small-parts, pelvic, breast, emergent first-trimester obstetric, and vascular studies.
Assist radiologists with interventional and special procedures, including biopsies, aspirations, and drainages; set up equipment, follow sterile technique, handle specimens, and deliver them to the laboratory.
Practice radiation safety, including lead shielding, collimation, dose monitoring, and use of dosimetry badges in compliance with radiation regulations.
Document care in CPRS and use VistA, VistA Imaging, McKesson PACS, ISS, and HISRIS to register, track, and archive exams; sign notes and close encounters within 24 hours.
Maintain room readiness and supplies and contrast inventory; clean equipment according to infection control guidelines; and report equipment problems to the supervisor and Biomedical Engineering.
Follow infection control, sterile technique, and patient safety standards; report patient safety incidents through JPSR and notify the COR within 24 hours.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and VA information security requirements.