CT Technologist Position Available In Union, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The CT Technologist I perform procedures inaccordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates CTScanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency.

This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs,IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transportand patient monitoring equipment. Essential Functions Examinesrequests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers andquestions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.

Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies. Properlyidentify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients whileoffering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patientsfor the procedure with a full explanation and documents onappropriate worksheets. Interviews patients for a complete medicalhistory. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMRs to obtainpertinent clinical history. Records medical history onrequisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory datawith exam being performed. Assumes responsibility for the exam frombeginning of exam until completion of dictated results. Preparesand administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. Onrequest, records contrast type and amount. Evaluates technicalquality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.

Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional,reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed. Informsappropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patientscondition. Initiates life support measures for patients whennecessary. Assists in code blue procedures during medicalemergencies. Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA duringinvasive procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in thepreparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive proceduresin accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infectioncontrol policies and procedures. Is authorized to obtain medicationor contrast material as directed for administration by a licensedpractitioner. Practices principle of radiation safety for self,employees, patients and family members. Reports malfunctioningequipment to the department director/manager/supervisor andclinical engineering/radiology engineer. Operates radiologycomputer system to include entering orders and chargingprocedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assistsother medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing examsor services in conjunction with a CT scan.

Skills:

Physical Requirements:

Requires moderate to heavy physicalefforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping,bending, pushing, and pulling during normal operations. Requiresmental capacity to understand the assigned area of clinicalexpertise or technology. Motor coordination needed to operateequipment including various computer systems. Intact sense of sightand hearing. Required to use radiation safety, MRI safety, andproper ergonomics to maintain an effective, safe environmentMinimum of 1-2 years of experience required.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited two (2) year AMA and ARRTapproved program in Radiologic Technology required. ARRT (CT)Required. BLS (AHA or ARC) required.

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CTTechnologist, Location:

Indian Trail, NC – 28079 ,

PL:

597852789