CT Technologist - Atrium Health Providence​/Ballantyne Weekend

Atrium Health Ballantyne Emergency Department, a freestanding emergency department to be operated as a facility of Atrium Health Pineville. The emergency department will include the following: 6 Emergency department rooms open 24/7, including one trauma room, 3-bay Triage area, 2 Observation/Holding bays, Imaging Services to support the ED (CT, Ultrasound and X-ray) Lab and Pharmacy Services located at 16035 Johnston Road, Charlotte, NC.

Atrium Health Providence
Emergency Department , a facility of Atrium Health Pineville, provides 24-hour emergency medical services to the South Charlotte area.

From broken bones and severe cuts to heart attacks and strokes, we’re prepared to provide patients of all ages the highest level of emergency care. Our expert staff includes doctors who are board-certified in emergency medicine. Plus, we’re backed by the breadth and depth of Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center, home to the region’s only Level I trauma center.

Our around-the-clock emergency care includes:

• Doctors board-certified in emergency medicine and an emergency-trained care team
• Advanced diagnostic imaging services, including the most up-to-date CT scanner, digital X-ray and ultrasound
• A full range of laboratory services
• Treatment rooms, including designated trauma/resuscitation rooms
• Bedside registration for convenience and privacy
• Private observation rooms for monitoring
• On-call medical specialists available for consultation
• Emergency transportation by ambulance for critically ill or injured patients
• Direct access to Atrium Health Pineville and the advanced trauma services and resources at Carolinas Medical Center

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CT Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT Scanners 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 transport and patient monitoring equipment.

• 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…