Imaging Technologist - Computed Tomography / CT Scan - Sign On Bonus eligible

UNC REX Healthcare; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is hiring a CT Technologist to operate CT equipment, ensuring safe, high-quality imaging. The role involves reviewing orders, preparing patients, and coordinating with radiologists to optimize diagnostic outcomes.

The candidate should be a graduate of an accredited Radiological Science program with ARRT CT registration and strong anatomy knowledge. Onsite work with a 40-hour week is typical, with a day schedule and a $5,000 sign-on bonus referenced in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiological Science program.
• Registration as CT technologist with ARRT.
• Good understanding of human anatomy from education or experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CT screening with safe equipment operation and high-quality imaging.
• Read and comprehend imaging orders, consult radiologist as needed.
• Obtain consent for contrast, establish IV access, and perform GFR sampling as applicable.
• Interview patients to assess risk factors and prior history for safety.
• Select appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters based on anatomy and equipment capabilities.
• Guide patients through examinations, explaining the procedure and maintaining composure.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Reading radiology orders

Patient guidance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiological Science program

ARRT CT registration

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

Your experience matters here! Qualified CT Technologists hired into this position are eligible for a$5,000 sign‑on bonus as part of our commitment to investing in skilled nursing professionals.

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: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

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.