CT Technologist - Weekend Dayshift Atrium Health Navicent

Department

36317 Navicent Health Medical Center - CT

Full time

Yes

40

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 7am - 7:30pm, Call and Holiday rotation will apply

$33.05 - $49.60

Atrium Health Navicent is a 637-bed Level I Trauma Center located in Macon, Georgia, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care services to patients throughout Central Georgia and beyond. Originally established in 1895 as Macon Hospital, the organization later became The Medical Center of Central Georgia in 1971 and is now known as Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. With a long-standing tradition of clinical excellence and innovation, Atrium Health Navicent continues to serve as a regional leader in healthcare, education, and advanced medical imaging.

Our organization offers a wide range of specialized services, including Interventional Radiology, advanced cancer care, surgical services, wellness and community outreach programs, a dedicated children’s hospital, and award-winning Cardiac CTA services.

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in "code blue" procedures during medical emergencies.
• Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with blood borne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members. Follows appropriate radiation safety standards.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer precautions. Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.
• Performs work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical. Rotates shifts as required including call back, holidays, and weekends. Adheres to the Atrium Health attendance policy by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.
• Operates radiology computer system to include…