CT Technologist Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the healthand well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This positionqualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paidover a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will bepaid after each six (6) months of work completed. Learn more aboutthe incentive program here:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

Summary:

Conducts procedures and tests using Computerized Tomography (CT)equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data.

Schedule:

Fri-Sat-Sun 7p-730a

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Identification- Uses professional manners and methods,verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assistspatients and family members that require extra attention, insurespatient understanding whenever possible, and insures patientsafety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documentspregnancy status on patients of child bearing age. 2. CT Scans- Obtains images per protocols, manipulates imagesaccording to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstructionof image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms,and selects appropriate window and level setting according toanatomy. 3. Contrast- Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatricpatients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines,administers IV contrast following safe and proper injectionprocedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrasteligibility, checks appropriate lab values before contrastinjection per protocol. 4. Image Transfer- Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, andtransmits images to QC, UNCH’s EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies andsegments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools toverify images transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancelsorders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicateorders to avoid duplicate billing. Insures that all chargeinformation is accurate. Verifies patient identification inaccordance with UNC policy, insures that all appropriatedemographic information is accurate and on the PACS images. 5. Other Duties- Performs task in a timely manner, runs theschedule creating a consistent workflow, volunteers to work onchallenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, producesquality diagnostic images, reviews patient’s chart and reports forcorrelation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment,creates and keeps documentation of incidents as improvementopportunities for employees and the department. Precept newemployees and students.

Other InformationOther information:

Education Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited educational program in RadiologicalScience or completion within 3 months at time of application.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Must be registered with the American Registry of RadiologicalSciences or registry eligible.

For registry eligible candidates:

must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.

• Requires advanced certification in CT within one year ofemployment.
• Successful candidates must become registered within one year ofemployment and must maintain their registry status and continuingeducation requirements annually.
• All imaging specialists are required to maintain currentcompetency in HCP BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Prior education, training and experience that provides theability to perform the assigned tasks.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer:

STATEEntity:

UNC Medical CenterHillsborough Organization Unit:

Computed Tomography HBOH Work Type:

FullTime Standard Hours Per Week:

36.00

Salary Range:

$30.73 – $44.18 perhour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience andinternal equity

Work Assignment Type:

OnsiteWork Schedule:

Weekend NightsLocationof Job:

US:

NC:

HillsboroughExempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System withUNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee ofanother North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS orthe ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in thoseplans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to theirrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNCHealth makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ andemployees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicantsand employees with disabilities. All interested applicants areinvited to apply for career opportunities. Please emailapplicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonableaccommodation to search and/or to apply for a careeropportunity.