Imaging Technologist - CT - Sign On Bonus Eligible

UNC Health Care; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT procedures with safe operation of equipment and high-quality imaging. You will interview patients, prepare them for contrast and collaborate with radiologists as needed.

The role emphasizes evaluating orders, selecting protocols, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during the CT exam. Onsite, full-time hours with a sign-on incentive may be offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts CT screening, ensuring safe function of equipment and best imaging quality.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders, engaging with radiologist when needed.
• Gathers consent for contrast injection, establishes IV access, and may draw blood for kidney function evaluation.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history for safety.
• Selects scanning protocols and imaging parameters based on anatomy and capabilities.
• Guides patients through examinations, explaining the exam and calming the patient.

Skills

CT imaging

Orders interpretation

Patient communication

Cultural competency

Education

Radiological Science degree

Tools

PACS

Abbotti-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.

Other information:

Your experience matters here! Qualified CT Technologists hired into this position are eligible for a$5,000 signon bonusas 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 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: 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.