CT Technologist
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join the UNC
Health Team as a CT Tech!Summary:Conducts procedures and tests
using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze
patient diagnostic data.*This position qualifies for a $15,000
commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work
commitment. Learn more about the incentive program here: -Hours:
-Monday-Thursday, nightsResponsibilities:1. Patient Identification-
Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient
identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and
family members that require extra attention, insures patient
understanding whenever possible, and insures patient safety.
Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy
status on patients of child bearing age.2. CT Scans- Obtains images
per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs
multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates a
thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window
and level setting according to anatomy.3. Contrast- Administers
oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to
protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast
following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct
procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab
values before contrast injection per protocol.4. Image Transfer-
Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to
QC, UNCH's EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the
QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify images
transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an
appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid
duplicate billing. Insures that all charge information is accurate.
Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy,
insures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate
and on the PACS images.5. Other Duties- Performs task in a timely
manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow,
volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and
new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient's
chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly
work environment, creates and keeps documentation of incidents as
improvement opportunities for employees and the department. Precept
new employees and students.
Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:---
Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological
Science or completion within 3 months at time of
application.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- Must be
registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or
registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a
copy of diploma from accredited program.--- Requires advanced
certification in CT within one year of employment.--- Successful
candidates must become registered within one year of employment and
must maintain their registry status and continuing education
requirements annually.--- All imaging specialists are required to
maintain current competency in HCP BLS.Professional Experience
Requirements:--- Prior education, training and experience that
provides the ability to perform the assigned
tasks.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex CT Scan Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00
Salary Range: -$27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers
are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Nights
Location of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a
NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care
System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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