CT Technologist - Inpatient & Emergency (Weekend Schedule)

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a CT Technologist, where your skills will directly impact patient care and outcomes. In this full-time role at Duke Raleigh Hospital, you will perform complex imaging tasks, assist in critical procedures, and contribute to a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing health together. With a commitment to compassionate care, you will work alongside a talented team, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality. This position offers a competitive commitment bonus and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive setting. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

$15,000 commitment bonus

Weekend Option premium incentive pay

Qualifications

• Graduate from a program eligible for registry/certification.
• CT certification required within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized tasks with CT scanners and related equipment.
• Assist radiologists with imaging procedures and patient care.
• Evaluate and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

CT certification

Radiation safety procedures

Patient care

IV placement

Technical quality evaluation

Education

Completion of Radiology Technologist program

ARRT registered in Computed Tomography (CT)

BLS certification

Tools

CT scanners

Power injectors

EHR systems

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.

CT Technologist - Inpatient & Emergency Imaging

Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital

3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Friday-Sunday, 7:00AM-7:30PM

This position is considered to be the Weekend Option and will receive the WEO premium incentive pay for the weekend hours worked.

***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus***

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate Radiology Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke Raleigh Hospital (DRAH) campus provides a patient-friendly setting with laboratory and imaging services, a pain clinic, 24/7 emergency care, community outreach, and education programs. In this role, you would be working with our Emergency Department, primarily Inpatient populations with a mix of Outpatients, and Invasive Procedures where we have a total of three scanners and rooms.

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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Level I: Must 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.

ARRT registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 18 months of employment.

BLS certification.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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