CT Radiology Tech Weekend Only - (Fri-Sun) 7p-730a

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA is seeking a CT technologist to perform CT imaging under indirect supervision, ensuring patient care and image quality in the CT department. The role involves positioning, preparing patients, obtaining clinical history, and coordinating with radiologists.

Weekend shifts Fri-Sun 7p-730a with a weekend differential of $11.00 per hour. 36 hours per week, benefits eligible, and opportunities for continuing education and growth within the department.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Graduate of AMA, JRC or Regionally Accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.
• ARRT CT registry required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all CT procedures as prescribed by departmental policy and CT protocols.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address questions.
• Positions patient and formulates appropriate techniques to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy of interest based on accepted radiographic principles.
• Judges diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
• Performs venipuncture for administration of radiopaque media and assists in obtaining informed consent as appropriate.
• Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided; communicates questionable orders to radiologists for final approval.
• Takes verbal orders and enters appropriately in RIS system.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with regulatory requirements; enters patient and study information and documents billing codes.
• Assists, communicates, and consults with Radiologists; works independently outside the department with providers.
• Observes patient during exam for status changes and contacts providers as needed.
• Provides guidance and mentoring for other personnel in the area.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AMA, JRC or Regionally Accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT Registered or Registry eligible

ARRT CT registry required

Job description

Department

36317 Navicent Health Medical Center - CT

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekend Only - (Fri-Sun) 7p-730a

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Atrium Health Navicent

A 637-bed Level I Trauma Center located in Macon, Georgia, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care services to patients throughout Central Georgia and beyond. Originally established in 1895 as Macon Hospital, the organization later became The Medical Center of Central Georgia in 1971 and is now known as Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. With a long-standing tradition of clinical excellence and innovation, Atrium Health Navicent continues to serve as a regional leader in healthcare, education, and advanced medical imaging. Our organization offers a wide range of specialized services, including Interventional Radiology, advanced cancer care, surgical services, wellness and community outreach programs, a dedicated children's hospital, and award-winning Cardiac CTA services.

Differential for Weekend Program

$11.00

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of CT images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the Cat Scan Department.

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all CT procedures as prescribed by departmental policy and CT protocols.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients ' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patient and formulates appropriate techniques to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy of interest based on accepted radiographic principles. Judges diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
• Performs venipuncture for administration of radiopaque media and assists in obtaining informed consent as appropriate
• Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the radiologists for final approval.
• Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers.
• Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
• Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner.
• Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality

What You Will Need

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Graduate of AMA, JRC or Regionally Accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Certification/License/Registration: ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.
• ARRT CT registry required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Weekend Only - (Fri-Sun) 7p-730a Differential for Weekend Program: $11.00