CT Tech - Inpatient - Mon-Wed

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to join their award-winning team. Responsibilities include patient care, CT scanning procedures, and ensuring safety standards during examinations. Candidates must be graduates of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school and hold appropriate registrations. The position offers a dynamic work environment in a facility dedicated to the community's healthcare needs, with work hours from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school.
• Registered CT Technologist with the ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician's order.
• Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed.
• Positions patient and administers contrast as required.
• Performs scanning procedure and logs pertinent information.
• Monitors equipment for functionality and performance.
• Practices proper safety techniques.

Skills

CT scanning

Patient care

Emergency procedures

Education

Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school

Registered CT Technologist with the ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

1. Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.
2. Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required for examination.
3. Positions patient and administers oral, rectal or intravenous contrast as required. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions with emergency procedures as necessary.
4. Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information.
5. Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improve visualization of desired anatomy.
6. Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system.
7. Aids with transportation of patients to and from Emergency Room and Inpatient areas.
8. Responsible for ensuring communication to radiologist regarding Acute Stroke patients and certifying compliance with Acute Stroke protocols.
9. Perform POC iSTAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications.
10. Enter patient charges into computer.
11. Monitors equipment for functionality and performance. Refers noted problems to the CT Supervisor.
12. Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary.
13. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school
• Registered CT Technologist with the ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT)
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

• Prior training or experience in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning.
• Ability to insert intravenous catheter

Work Hours

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Mon-Wed)