CT TECHNOLOGIST (PRN) Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionatecare that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and thegreater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us anddiscover how we can advance health together. About Duke RegionalHospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospitalin Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largestof Duke Health’s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics,weight-loss surgery, women’s services, and heart and vascularservices.

CT Technologist Location:

Duke Regional Hospital 3643 NRoxboro St, Durham, NC 27704

Work Schedule:

PRN, as needed with aminimum of four shifts per month Duke University Health Systemseeks to hire an experienced or new graduate CT Technologist whowill embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The DukeRegional Hospital (DRH) has 388 inpatient beds and offers acomprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

In this role there are 3 scanners and 3 rooms that primarily workto serve our outpatients, ED, and inpatients.

What you will do:

Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation ofCT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordancewith prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients forCT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipmentas necessary. Perform exams accurately per established protocols,policy, and patient safety standards. Assist radiologist withinterventional CT procedures. Evaluate CT scans for technicalquality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure andappropriately label. Film/transmit to Image Archival System.

Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.

Dispense and or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans.

Maintain accurate patient records. Provide orientation and trainingto new CT technologists. Provide care for the psychological andphysical needs of patients and their families for CT scans. Provideeducation and training to student technologists. Perform otherrelated duties incidental to the work therein. Coordinatescheduling and patient flow Demonstrate proficiency in IV placementfor contrast administration. Demonstrate proficiency and accuracyin performance of all exam protocols. Perform CT specific technicalassistance with projects assigned by supervisor including but notlimited to: Team lead, R & D, protocol development, chargereconciliation and demonstration of equipment. DUHS offers careergrowth and enrichment within imaging services. There is a clinicalladder program with various steps and opportunities at eachhospital within the health system.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibilityrequirements for registry/certification or currently holds requiredregistry or certification.

Experience:

Level I Must obtain CTcertification within 18 months of employment. Level II Minimum oftwo years’ experience as a CT technologist. Level III A minimum of4 years’ experience within specialty modality in which they areseeking promotion Degrees, Licensure, and/or CertificationCertification in one of the following required: Radiography (R),Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT. ARRT registered in ComputedTomography (CT) required within 18 months of employment. BLScertification. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer committed to providing employment opportunity withoutregard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, genderexpression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Dukeaspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on therobust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiencesflourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that allmembers of the community feel secure and welcome, that thecontributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voicesare heard. All members of our community have a responsibility touphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobsat Duke University and Duke University Health System may includeessential job functions that require specific physical and/ormental abilities. Additional information and provision for requestsfor reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiringdepartment.