CT Technologist - Duke Health Cary

Duke Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health Cary Hospital is seeking an experienced CT Technologist to join our future campus team in Cary, NC. The role involves operating CT scanners, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with radiologists to deliver high-quality imaging services.

Open Spring 2027 as part of a growing 85-acre campus. Eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 relocation assistance for qualifying relocations from over 50 miles away.

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification.
• Must be ARRT registered and able to obtain CT certification within 18 months of employment.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a CT technologist.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience within the specialty modality seeking promotion.
• Certification in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or CNMT.
• BLS certification present.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment per safety procedures.
• Position patients and ensure proper protection during CT exams.
• Perform exams accurately per protocols and safety standards.
• Assist radiologists with imaging procedures and IV placement when needed.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow for CT procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in EHR.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Radiation safety

Education

CT certification eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Health Cary Hospital

Opening in Spring 2027, the next phase of this 85-acre, mixed use walkable Duke Health Cary campus will add emergency services, inpatient care, surgical services, imaging, specialty care, and infusion services, creating more than 230 career opportunities. Joining Duke Health Cary offers the opportunity to build something new, grow your career, and support our mission of advancing health across the communities we serve.

CT Technologist - Duke Health Cary

Location: Duke Health Cary Hospital
200 Duke Health Cary Place, Cary, NC 27519

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday - Wednesday, 7:30AM - 8:00PM
Call as needed. Rotating holidays required.

***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 in relocation assistance for those relocating from over 50-miles away***

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced CT Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Duke Health Cary Hospital is part of an expanding 85-acre, mixed-use, walkable campus designed to bring comprehensive healthcare services to the Cary community. Opening in Spring 2027, the next phase of the campus will introduce emergency services, inpatient care, surgical services, imaging, specialty care, and infusion services, creating more than 230 career opportunities. The imaging services will play an essential role in supporting accurate diagnoses and high-quality patient care across a variety of specialties. Joining Duke Health Cary offers an exciting opportunity for a CT Technologist to contribute to the development of a new healthcare facility, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, grow professionally, and support Duke Health’s mission of advancing health across the communities we serve.

What You Will Do

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary.
• Perform exams accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label. Film/transmit to Image Archival System.
• Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
• Charge procedures and supplies in EHR.
• Dispense and or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families for CT scans.
• Provide education and training to student technologists.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
• Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration.
• Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols.
• Assist with the education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, and attending's). If applicable.
• Assist radiologists and PhD's in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
• Perform CT specific technical assistance with projects assigned by supervisor including but not limited to: Team lead, R & D, protocol development, charge reconciliation and demonstration of equipment.
• DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Education

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

Level I

• Must be ARRT registered and further able obtain CT certification within 18 months of employment.

Level II

• Minimum of two years' experience as a CT technologist.

Level III

• A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion

Degrees, Licensure, And/or Certification

• Certification in one of the following required: Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT.
• Registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 18 months of employment.
• BLS certification.

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