CT Technologist
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Eden
Posted on: October 25, 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.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, ensures
patient understanding whenever possible, and ensures patient
safety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents
pregnancy status on patients of childbearing 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. Ensures that
all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient identification
in accordance with UNC policy, ensures 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.Qualifications -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.Job DetailsLegal
Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Rockingham Health Care
Organization Unit: RHC RadCT Scan Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: -$27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers
are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Weekend
Location of Job: -Eden, NC (Rockingham County)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 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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