CT Tech

UNC REX Healthcare; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare is seeking a dedicated CT Technologist based in Woodridge, North Carolina. The successful candidate will produce diagnostic CT scans, ensuring high-quality imaging and optimal patient care. This role emphasizes professionalism and patient safety while adhering to protocols.

Candidates must possess relevant qualifications, including graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and current certification with ARRT. This is a per diem position with a variable work schedule, providing essential support to our radiology team.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Current registration with ARRT is a requirement.
• Completion of a formal CT Technology program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification and assist patients requiring extra attention.
• Obtain CT images following established protocols.
• Administer IV contrast and ensure patient eligibility.

Skills

Patient care

CT scan operation

Image transfer and management

IV contrast administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Current Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Completion of formal training in CT Technology

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state‑of‑the‑art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

The CT Technologist produces diagnostic CT scans under the clinical direction of a Radiologist while taking responsibility for film quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and providing education for staff and students. The CT Tech participates in other necessary activities in support of departmental operations.

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 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, transmits images to QC, UNCH’s EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify image transmission, completes, modifies or cancels orders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing. Ensures all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy and ensures all appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS images.
5. Other Duties—Performs tasks 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, and precepts new employees and students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school or program of Radiologic Technology.
• Current Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Completion of formal training program in CT Technology is preferred along with ARRT‑CT certification.
• New graduates with required education and credentials are eligible to apply.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Radiology Ct Scan

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 0.20

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.