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This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.
Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, providing a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, evolving into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting.
Job Summary
The CT Technologist I performs procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency.
Essential Functions
- Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.
- Properly identifies patients using two identifiers and assists patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
- Interviews patients for a complete medical history and records it on requisitions.
- Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion.
- Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
- Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.
- Performs basic patient care functions and informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures.
- Practices principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor.
- Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
- Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures.
- Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
- Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Assists other medical personnel when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
Physical Requirements
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology required. ARRT certification in Radiology, or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT scanning within one year of hire required in addition to current CPR certification.
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