CT -Full Time - Variable shifts

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform all CT procedures for diagnosis and treatment in the Radiology department. You will interact with patients of all ages using AIDET, review orders, prepare patients for procedures and document times in RIS to ensure timely access for radiologists.

The role emphasizes safety with radiation exposure, contrast administration, and infection control.

Qualifikationen

• Associates degree required.
• ARRT Certified required.
• Advanced CT Registry required within one year of hire date.
• AHA (American Heart Association) CPR Certification required.

Aufgaben

• Performs CT procedures as designed within the CT Section of Radiology.
• Demonstrates competency with patients of all ages and uses AIDET.
• Assesses patient, reviews orders, completes data sheet and communicates with Radiologist.
• Prepares patient for procedure and answers questions or directs to Radiologist.
• Records exam begin/end times in RIS for timely radiologist access.
• Provides safe environment for radiation exposure, contrast administration and infection control.
• Maintains guest relations with patients and staff to support patient satisfaction.
• Monitors exam timeliness and quality of care per department goals; participates in QA of exams.
• Performs QA of exams prior to radiologist interpretation.
• Acts to help department achieve patient satisfaction; performs duties timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Patient interaction

AIDET communication

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Associate degree

ARRT certification

Advanced CT Registry

AHA CPR Certification

Tools

RIS

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Performs all CT procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of specified diseases or conditions.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

CT Scan

Job Family

Allied Health

Major Job Functions

• Performs all procedures designed within the CT Section of Radiology
• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care of and interaction with all patients of any age group to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
• Assesses the patient, reviews charts for orders and lab results, completes data sheet and communicates with the Radiologist as to the availability and reason for the procedure
• Prepares the patient for the procedure, answers any questions or directs questions to the Radiologist
• Responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist
• Provides a safe environment to include but not limited to radiation exposure, contrast administration and infection control guidelines/Universal Precautions
• Maintains exceptional guest relations with patient, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, & Thank You)
• Monitors the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement
• Performs QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality, and correct presentation state) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
• Actively participates in helping the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing procedures in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• Associates degree required
• ARRT Certified required
• Advanced CT Registry required within one year of hire date
• AHA (American Heart Association) CPR Certification required

Work Experience

• 1-2 years preferred
• Experienced in the treatment, care of and interacts with patients of all ages to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed for all age groups

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of timeAbility to bend and lift 100 lbs and/or carry objects up to 50 lbs
• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses And Certifications

ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity