CT Technologist I: Precision Imaging & Patient Care

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT scans, prepare and administer IV contrast, and ensure patient safety throughout imaging procedures.

You will review orders, verify patient history, and coordinate with Radiologists to optimize image quality while adhering to radiation safety standards. This role requires ARRT certification and BLS, with hospital shift rotations including weekends.

Qualifications

• ARRT-certified program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of ARRT-recognized radiology/nuclear medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Examine requests and verify orders; refer to Radiologist for discrepancies.
• Identify patients with two identifiers and explain procedures; document preparation.
• Interview patients for medical history; review EMRs to obtain pertinent history.
• Take responsibility for exam from start to dictated results.
• Administer IV contrast per protocols and record type/amount on request.
• Evaluate image quality and consult Radiologist; perform additional reconstructions as needed.
• Maintain radiation safety for staff, patients, and family; follow safety standards.
• Operate CT equipment and document contrast administration in MAR; assist in invasive procedures.
• Rotate shifts including on-call, holidays, and weekends per hospital policy.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Radiation safety

Communication

Education

Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology program (ARRT-recognized)

Tools

Radiology equipment

MAR documentation

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT scans, prepare and administer IV contrast, and ensure patient safety throughout imaging procedures.

You will review orders, verify patient history, and coordinate with Radiologists to optimize image quality while adhering to radiation safety standards. This role requires ARRT certification and BLS, with hospital shift rotations including weekends.