CT/IR Technologist High Point Medical

Department:

36367 High Point Medical Center -

Radiology:

Special Studies Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Hou rs

Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

4-10hr shifts with rotating on-call and holidays Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 POSITION

HIGHLIGHTS

Sign on

Bonus:

$15,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements

Relocation Assistance:

$5,000 Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates

Location:

High Point Medical Center, High Point, NC

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

: Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required 1+ CT/Interventional Technologist Preferred LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or

REGISTRATION

: Credential Primary Source Verification Required/Preferred ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists BLS American Heart Association Completion of an approved program resulting in Radiologic Technology certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Carefully considers the needs of the patients when selecting and applying appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and communications. 2. Produces diagnostic quality images to include proper positioning, correct technical factors, collimation and patient identification which will be monitored by Radiologist complaints and through random QC audits. 3. Patiently and clearly explains procedures to the patient prior to any exam, to reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation. 4. Follows Radiation Protection Policies to avoid unnecessary exposure to the public and to self as evidenced by receiving no more than two-level II readings per year. 5. Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in PACS prior to submitting the study to the Radiologist. 6. Maintains a clean well-stocked and organized work area and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing. 7. Verifies the identity of the patient and ensures that the correct procedure is administered. 8. Obtains a relevant history and/or examination data and evaluates for discrepancies and follows up with physician if necessary. 9. Submits complete paperwork to Radiologist for interpretation which will be monitored by Radiologist's complaints. 10. Consistently and accurately enters exam data information and charges in RIS and PACS by the completion of the shift 11. Performs venipuncture and IV line access for the administration of IV contrast as needed per exam per hospital/department policy. 12. Consistently checks Code 4 cart, emergency supplies, scanner check-ups to ensure readiness and safety according to departmental procedures. 13. Transports patients as needed. 14. Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. 15. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

: Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient?s care Ability to maintain daily schedules Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs Good oral and written communication skills Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy Completes 24 hours of required continuing educations every two years Our Commitment to

You:

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Total Rewards:

benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Responsible for the coordination, assessment and performance of routine, cardiac and invasive CT procedures and diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures; the proper operation of all related imaging equipment/systems and image management. Rotates in the CT and Interventional suites.