Job Details
Shift hours: Mon-Thurs., 3pm - 12:30a
Sign-on Bonus: 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.
How to Apply: Interested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you regarding the next steps via email or phone.
Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care.
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 patient identifiers and assists patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
- Interviews patients for a complete medical history and records medical history 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 principle 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.
- Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.
- 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, such as anesthesia, 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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