CT Technologist- Full time Evenings

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a CT Technologist for Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC. The role performs CT procedures for diagnosis and treatment, interacts with patients of all ages, and ensures image quality and patient safety per RIS guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds an Associates degree, ARRT certification, advanced CT registry, and CPR certification, with experience in radiology and patient care. This on-site position offers evenings and a collaborative radiology team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• ARRT certification required.
• Advanced CT Registry within 1 year of hire required.
• AHA CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all CT procedures within the CT Section of Radiology.
• Demonstrates competency with patients of all ages.
• Assesses patients, reviews orders, and communicates with Radiologist.
• Prepares patients for procedures and answers questions.
• Ensures accurate exam timing in RIS for radiologist access.
• Maintains safe environment including radiation safety and infection control.
• Provides excellent guest relations using AIDET.
• Monitors exam timeliness and quality of care.
• Performs QA of exams before radiologist interpretation.
• Participates in achieving patient satisfaction goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Growth and development knowledge

Education

Associates degree

ARRT Certification

Advanced CT Registry within 1 year

AHA CPR Certification

Job description

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

CT Scan

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

Summary

Performs all CT procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of specified diseases or conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Performs all procedures designed within the CT Section of Radiology

• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care of and interaction with all patients of any age group to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, adults and geriatrics

• Assesses the patient, reviews charts for orders and lab results, completes data sheet and communicates with the Radiologist as to the availability and reason for the procedure

• Prepares the patient for the procedure, answers any questions or directs questions to the Radiologist

• Responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist

• Provides a safe environment to include but not limited to radiation exposure, contrast administration and infection control guidelines/Universal Precautions

• Maintains exceptional guest relations with patient, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, & Thank You)

• Monitors the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement

• Performs QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality, and correct presentation state) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation

• Actively participates in helping the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing procedures in a timely manner

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

• Associates degree required

• ARRT Certified required

• Advanced CT Registry within 1 year of hire date required

• AHA (American Heart Association) CPR Certification required

Work Experience :

• 1 year of experience in the treatment, care of and interacts with patients of all ages to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed for all age groups

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to communicate orally

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity

• Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

• Ability to bend and lift 100 pounds and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds

• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity