Radiology Trainee - CT Technologist

Radiology Trainee - CT Technologist role at UNC Health

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Performs radiological procedures at a technical level that requires direct supervision. Must be considered a second level student by clinical supervisor.

• Prepare patient for procedure
  • Identify patient using two identifiers and two sources.
  • Document pregnancy according to procedure.
  • Identify common clinical indications for imaging studies and note discrepancies.
  • Correctly document and maintain patient care records—ensure orders are correct.
• Produce diagnostic quality exams according to departmental and college competency
  • Set technical factors, position patient to achieve optimal images.
  • Complete quality exams with efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintain competency when performing surgical imaging exams under strict sterile procedure.
  • Perform quality diagnostic exams with portable machine in ER and floor units.
  • Recognize limitations of knowledge for student radiographer; avoid repeat or unnecessary errors.
• Maintain safety including radiation safety of patient and technologist
  • Properly shield patient.
  • Minimize repeats.
  • Demonstrate compliance with ALARA principles.
  • Demonstrate understanding and compliance with NPSG’s; maintain safety integrity per room assignment.
  • Prepared for emergencies and use correct procedures to maximize safety and minimize risks; detect hazardous situations and take action to correct or report; report incidents or accidents promptly.
  • Demonstrate good infection control practices.
• Assist radiologist in performing fluoroscopy procedures
  • Set up room properly for each exam including proper supplies for radiological study.
• Maintain level of competency through educational requirements
  • Participate in in-service education classes including departmental.
  • Maintain "in good standing" status under direction of radiology program coordinator.
  • Maintain knowledge of department meetings.
  • Meet deadlines for review of educational, policies, modules, meeting, etc.
  • Stay informed of departmental policy changes.
• Identify and address needs of different patient age groups (i.e. pediatric, adolescent, geriatric) and communicate effectively with these patients.
• Recognize technical limitations and communicate that information promptly to the supervising tech or radiology physician.

• High School Graduate or GED required. Must be attending an AMA approved school of radiologic technology. Must be a second level student and must be in good standing with current curriculum. Must be in a program for CT Tech.

• None required.

• None required.

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity:
Johnston Health

Organization Unit: CT Scan

Work Type:
Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $19.59 - $27.84 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Variable

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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