Imaging Technologist - Computed Tomography / CT Scan

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a CT Technologist for per diem onsite work in the CT Scan unit. The role requires understanding of CT procedures, patient preparation, contrast administration, and collaboration with radiologists to ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities include selecting scanning protocols, obtaining patient consent, and maintaining safety standards. Per diem schedule with variable hours and 8 standard hours per week are typical.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as CT technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists.
• Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts computerized tomography (CT) screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
• Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
• Gathers consent for contrast injection for applicable imaging orders. Establishes intravenous access and applies contrast. Under laboratory supervision, draws blood for kidney function evaluation using glomerular filtration rate (GFR) analysis on point-of-care-testing hardware.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science

Tools

PACS

Abbott i-Stat

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Using computerized tomography (CT) equipmentand standards, the CT Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used toacquireand analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drivesoptimalcare outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts computerized tomography (CT) screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.

• Reads andcomprehendsimaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex orwarrantsdeeper review.

• Gathers consent for contrast injection for applicable imaging orders. Establishes intravenous access and applies contrast. Under laboratory supervision,draws blood for kidney function evaluationusing glomerular filtration rate (GFR) analysis on point-of-care-testing hardware.

• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that maywarranta more in-depth examination for safety.

• Selectsappropriate scanningprotocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy,pathologyand the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.

• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matterexpertiseand cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calmspatientfor effective imaging.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science

• Registration as CT technologist from American RegistryOfRadiologic Technologists

• Good understanding of human anatomy - can beestablishedthrough education or experience

• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders

Preferred

• Experience using point-of-care-testing platforms such as Abbotti-Stat

• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: CT Scan

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARD RAD

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.