Imaging Technologist - CT - Sign On Bonus Eligible

experiencedAlliedHealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT imaging. Responsibilities include prepping patients, acquiring high-quality images, and collaborating with radiologists. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications include ARRT CT registration and a radiologic science degree. Onsite, 40-hour work week, day shift in a Pardee UNC Health Care unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as CT technologist with ARRT.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Interpret imaging orders and consult radiologists as needed.
• Administer contrast and obtain IV access; may draw blood for GFR testing.
• Interview patients to assess risk factors and medical history.
• Select scanning protocols and imaging parameters based on anatomy and equipment.
• Guide and reassure patients during exams.

Skills

Reading orders

Anatomy knowledge

Patient interaction

Education

Radiological Science program graduate

ARRT CT registration

Tools

PACS

Abbott i-Stat

Job description

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.