CT Technologist I (CT)

Benefits

• $15,000 sign‑on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)

Schedule

• Full‑time, 1st shift
• Rotating shifts as required, including call‑back, holidays, and weekends

Responsibilities

• Examine requests and verify orders on each assigned patient.
• Refer and question orders to the radiologist before performing exam.
• Contact ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
• Prepare patients for the procedure with a full explanation and document on appropriate worksheets.
• Interview patients for a complete medical history.
• Review in‑patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history.
• Record medical history on requisitions.
• Correlate other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning until completion of dictated results.
• Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols; on request, record contrast type and amount.
• Evaluate technical quality of images and consult with a radiologist if needed.
• Recognize abnormal anatomy and process any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Perform basic patient care functions.
• Inform appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Initiate life support measures for patients when necessary.
• Assist in “code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.
• Perform CT scanning and assist radiologist/PA during invasive procedures.
• Practice proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies.
• Perform all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practice principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members; follow appropriate radiation safety standards.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Maintain knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adhere to the hospital fire and safety procedures.
• Attend all in‑service classes and complete all required safety modules.
• Perform work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical.
• Adhere to the Atrium Health attendance policy by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.
• Operate radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
• Document contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion; keep area completely stocked.
• Clean all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
• Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.

Requirements

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT within one year of hire required.
• BLS required.

Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development.
• Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.