CT Technologist I, PRN

University of Arkansas; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic health system in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a CT Technologist to assist radiologists with procedures and patient care. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a registered CT Technologist required.
• BLS (CPR) certification.
• Must become registered for CT within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality CT and diagnostic procedures on all equipment utilized.
• Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and supplies.
• Maintain accurate patient records via correct data entry.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

Education

Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology

Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography

Registry eligible for CT

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:Assists the radiologists and other staff physicians with invasive procedures, patient scheduling, clerical and image processing functions, participating in the CT call plan, managing the flow of patients and processes, and working in general diagnostic radiology when needed. Performs diagnostic radiology and CT procedures by utilizing equipment and employing techniques and procedures that are appropriate to the entire span of ages served in accordance with accepted standards of practice, and demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team.

What You'll Need:

• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required.
• Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level and have 6-months experience as a registered CT Technologist.
• Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography.
• BLS (CPR) certification.
• Registry eligible for CT allowed and must become registered within 12 months of hire.

What You'll Do:

1. Perform or assist in performing quality CT and diagnostic and interventional procedures as applicable, on all equipment utilized by work assignment. Prepare power injector and IV contrast for administration and administers contrast according to protocol and contrast administration guidelines. Maintain appropriate education and credentials.
2. Maintain coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.
3. Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
4. Maintain knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Confirms availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.
5. Ensure accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
6. Provide instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.
7. Provide emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.
8. Provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.
9. Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and supplies and recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations and provides on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.
10. Adhere to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital

Skills for Success:

• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient's care
• Ability to maintain daily schedules
• Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Completes 24 hours of required continuing educations every two years

Work Environment:

• Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
• Subject to electrical, radiant energy, and radiation hazards
• Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents, and chemicals
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness) Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to long, irregular hours
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Clean work area

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always