CT Technologist - Inpatient & Emergency (Weekend Schedule)

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About Duke Raleigh Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204 beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Duke Raleigh Hospital provides a patient-friendly setting in the North Pavilion, South Pavilion, or clinics, and maintains laboratory and imaging services, a pain clinic, 24/7 emergency care, community outreach, and education programs.

About the Role

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. This position will primarily serve our inpatient populations with a focus in the Emergency Department, with a small mixture of outpatients.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary.
• Perform exams accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IVs, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure, and appropriately label. Film/transmit to Image Archival System.
• Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
• Charge procedures and supplies in EHR.
• Dispense and/or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families for CT scans.
• Provide education and training to student technologists.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow.
• Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration.
• Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols.
• Assist with the education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, and attendings), if applicable.
• Assist radiologists and PhDs in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques unique to the facility.
• Perform CT-specific technical assistance with projects assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to: Team lead, R&D, protocol development, charge reconciliation, and demonstration of equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of a program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• Certification in one of the following required: Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT.
• ARRT registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 18 months of employment.
• BLS certification.

Experience

• Level I: Must obtain CT certification within 18 months of employment.
• Level II: Minimum of two years' experience as a CT Technologist.
• Level III: A minimum of 4 years' experience within the specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 in relocation assistance.
• DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within imaging services through a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Pay

This position is considered to be the Weekend Option and will receive the WEO premium incentive pay for the weekend hours worked.

Schedule

Full-Time, 1st Shift, Friday - Sunday OR Saturday - Monday.