CT Technologist - Atrium Health Pineville FT Nights

American Addiction Centers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is hiring a CT Technologist I to perform CT procedures following departmental protocols and safety standards. You will operate CT scanners, monitor patients, and coordinate with radiologists to ensure accurate imaging results.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, history review, and administering IV contrast per policy, while adhering to radiation safety guidelines and assisting in diagnostic processes.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB required or planned within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of an ARRT-recognized radiologic or nuclear medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and related equipment with high proficiency.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and explain procedures.
• Review medical history and correlate imaging findings with diagnoses.
• Prepare and administer IV contrast per protocol; document usage.
• Maintain radiation safety and assist in invasive procedures when needed.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Patient care

Radiation safety

Education

ARRT Radiology/NMTCB

BLS certification

Tools

CT scanners

IV contrast injectors

EMR systems

Job description

Department

36317 Atrium Health Pineville - CT

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weeknights, Mon-Thurs, 9:00p-7:30a. A sign-on bonus is offered for this position to eligible candidates.

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Atrium Health Pineville

opened its doors in 1987, a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond.

Check out this video if interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities: Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube

Job Profile Summary

CT Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.

Major Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.


• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.


• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.


• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.


• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.


• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.


• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in \"code blue\" procedures during medical emergencies.


• Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.


• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.


• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members. Follows appropriate radiation safety standards


• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer precautions. Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.


• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.


• Performs work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical. Rotates shifts as required including call back, holidays, and weekends. Adheres to the Atrium Health attendance policy by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.


• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.


• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area completely stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.


• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Certification / License

ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT within one year of hire required. BLS required.

Work Experience

N/A

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation. Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the CT department. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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

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.