CT Tech - Outpatient

Northside Hospital Inc.; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Douglasville, GA, is seeking a Registered CT Technologist to perform CT scans, ensure patient safety, and manage equipment. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited school, hold ARRT or NMTCB certification, and possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and attention to patient care, with work hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s orders.
• Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed.
• Positions patient and administers contrast as required.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Intravenous catheter insertion

Education

Graduated from ARRT or NMTCB accredited school

Registered CT Technologist (ARRT or NMTCB)

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 identifyreason for examination and potential contraindications.
2. Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required forexamination.
3. Positions patient and administers oral, rectal or intravenous contrast asrequired. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions withemergency procedures as necessary.
4. Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information.
5. Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improvevisualization of desired anatomy.
6. Perform POC iSTAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications.
7. Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system.
8. Enters patient charges into computer.
9. Performs minor maintenance and repairs on Computerized Tomography (CT)equipment. Refers other problems to the department Supervisor.
10. Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary.
11. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmentalpolicies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electricalequipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitorinjury-accident to Manager.

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 Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

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

Work Hours

8:00 am - 4:30 pm