CT Technologist (Nights/Weekends)

Nwott; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chapel Hill is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to join their team. The role involves conducting CT scans, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards in imaging. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment incentive, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

$15,000 commitment incentive

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science required.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conducts CT procedures and tests to acquire diagnostic data.
• Administers contrast and verifies patient identification.
• Maintains PACS and transmits images accurately.

Skills

Patient Identification

CT Scans

Contrast Administration

Image Transfer

Documentation

Education

Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science

Job description

Job ID: 48070
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Facility/Division: UNC Medical Center
Status: Full Time
Shift: Weekend

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 pm-7:00 am

We are hiring a CT Technologist to join our team at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC!

Apply today to join our One Great Team: https://tinyurl.com/5n6dpmst

Summary:
Conducts procedures and tests using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work completed. Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

Responsibilities:
1. Patient Identification- Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and family members that require extra attention, insures patient understanding whenever possible, and insures patient safety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of child bearing age.
2. CT Scans- Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window and level setting according to anatomy.
3. Contrast- Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol.
4. Image Transfer- Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to QC, UNCH’s EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify images transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing. Insures that all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy, insures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS images.
5. Other Duties- Performs task in a timely manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow, volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient’s chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, creates and keeps documentation of incidents as improvement opportunities for employees and the department. Precept new employees and students.

Education Requirements:
● Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at time of application.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.
● Requires advanced certification in CT within one year of employment.
● Successful candidates must become registered within one year of employment and must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
● All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in HCP BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements:
● Prior education, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the assigned tasks.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Computerized Tomography

Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Weekend

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Salary Range: $30.73 – $44.18 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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