CT Technologist - Rex CT Scan

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 45,970 - 66,083; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a dedicated CT Technologist in Raleigh, NC, to conduct CT scans and ensure patient safety. This role requires an accredited educational background in Radiological Science and registration with relevant certifying bodies. You'll administer oral and IV contrast while maintaining quality imaging standards and documentation.

The position is full-time, offering 36 hours per week with an hourly salary range of $33.37 - $47.97, based on experience. Join a supportive team committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at application.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or certified with NMTCB(CT).
• Ability to adminster oral and IV contrast safely.

Responsibilities

• Conducts CT scans and acquires patient diagnostic data.
• Verifies patient identification and history for safety.
• Maintains quality diagnostic images and documentation.

Skills

CT imaging expertise

Patient safety verification

Oral and IV contrast administration

Image manipulation and reconstruction

Education

Accredited educational program in Radiological Science

Tools

PACS

EMR systems

IMPACT service tools

Job description

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Other Information

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 certified with the NMTCB(CT) or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.
• Successful candidates must become registered within two years 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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex CT Scan
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Weekend
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.