CT Technologist
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join the UNC
Health Team as a CT Tech!Summary:Conducts procedures and tests
using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze
patient diagnostic data.Responsibilities:1. Patient Identification-
Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient
identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and
family members that require extra attention, insures patient
understanding whenever possible, and insures patient safety.
Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy
status on patients of child bearing age.2. CT Scans- Obtains images
per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs
multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates a
thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window
and level setting according to anatomy.3. Contrast- Administers
oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to
protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast
following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct
procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab
values before contrast injection per protocol.4. Image Transfer-
Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to
QC, UNCH's EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the
QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify images
transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an
appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid
duplicate billing. Insures that all charge information is accurate.
Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy,
insures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate
and on the PACS images.5. Other Duties- Performs task in a timely
manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow,
volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and
new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient's
chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly
work environment, creates and keeps documentation of incidents as
improvement opportunities for employees and the department. Precept
new employees and students.Other InformationOther
information:Education Requirements:--- Completion of an accredited
educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3
months at time of application.Licensure/Certification
Requirements:--- Must be registered with the American Registry of
Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible
candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited
program.--- Requires advanced certification in CT within one year
of employment.--- Successful candidates must become registered
within one year of employment and must maintain their registry
status and continuing education requirements annually.--- All
imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in
HCP BLS.Professional Experience Requirements:--- Prior education,
training and experience that provides the ability to perform the
assigned tasks.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job
DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Johnston HealthOrganization
Unit: CT Scan Work Type: Per DiemStandard Hours Per Week: 4.00Work
Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:SmithfieldExempt From
Overtime: Exempt: NoSalary Range: -$27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Hiring
Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal
equity.This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare,
Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC
Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified
applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health
makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees'
religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and
employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited
to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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