Imaging Technologist - Computed Tomography / CT Scan

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety. The role involves preparing patients, assessing history, and collaborating with radiologists, all on-site as a per diem assignment within Pardee UNC Health Care's CT Scan unit.

The ideal candidate will hold ARRT CT registration, be knowledgeable in anatomy, and have experience interpreting radiology orders. Preference given to those familiar with PACS and Abbott i-Stat platforms.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as CT technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists.
• Good understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.
• Experience with PACS (preferred).
• Experience with point-of-care testing such as Abbott i-Stat (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conducts computerized tomography (CT) screening, ensuring safe function and best quality imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders, consulting radiologist as needed.
• Gathers consent for contrast, establishes IV access, and may draw blood for GFR analysis.
• Interviews patients to assess risk factors and medical history for safety.
• Selects scanning protocols and imaging parameters based on anatomy and imaging capabilities.
• Guides patients through examinations, explaining the process and maintaining composure.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Reading radiology orders

Patient communication

Education

Radiologic Science program

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) equipment and standards, the CT Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and 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 drives optimal care outcomes.

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.

Other information:

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Experience using point-of-care-testing platforms such as Abbott i-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.