CT Technologist, PRN

CT Technologist, PRN

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Department
: 36300 High Point Medical Center - Administration:
Radiology

Status
:
Part time

Benefits Eligible
:
No

Hours Per Week
: 0

Schedule Details
:
Varies

Prepares and operates CT equipment to perform diagnostic and therapeutic exams with Radiologist's guidance of various parts of the human body.

• Graduation from an approved school of Radiologic Technology or CT Scanning. One year experience preferred.

• Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Registry eligible for CT within one year of hire.

• Carefully considers the needs of the patients when selecting and applying appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and communications.
• 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.
• Patiently and clearly explains procedures to the patient prior to any exam, to reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation.
• 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.
• Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in PACS prior to submitting the study to the Radiologist.
• Maintains a clean well‑stocked and organized work area and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing.
• Verifies the identity of the patient and ensures that the correct procedure is administered.
• Obtains a relevant history and/or examination data and evaluates for discrepancies and follows up with physician if necessary.
• Submits complete paperwork to Radiologist for interpretation which will be monitored by Radiologist's complaints.
• Consistently and accurately enters exam data information and charges in RIS and PACS by the completion of the shift.
• Performs venipuncture and IV line access for the administration of IV contrast as needed per exam per hospital/department policy.
• Consistently checks Code 4 cart, emergency supplies, scanner check‑ups to ensure readiness and safety according to departmental procedures.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• 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 education every two years.

• Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and the risk of blood borne diseases.
• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes.
• Subject to electrical, radiant energy, and radiation hazards.
• Exposure to a variety of electro‑mechanical/power equipment.
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents, and chemicals.
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness).
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to long, irregular hours.
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice.
• Clean work area.

$32.45 - $48.70

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