MLee Healthcare has been engaged by a leading healthcare provider in Charlotte, NC, to find talented and motivated CT Techs to join their growing team.
Incentives: Up-to $15k offered for sign-on & $5k relo package
Various Shifts Available
Job Summary:
- Perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
- Operate CT Scanners and associated equipment proficiently.
- Equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport, and patient monitoring equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Examine requests and verify orders on each assigned patient.
- Refer and question orders to the Radiologist before performing the exam.
- Contact ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
- Properly identify and assist patients while explaining 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 for pertinent clinical history.
- Record medical history on requisitions.
- Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed.
- Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results.
- Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
- Record contrast type and amount on request.
- Evaluate technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed.
- Recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional reconstructed images and measurements as instructed.
- 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 following bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
- Obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
- Practice principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members.
Physical Requirements:
- Moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.
- Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation.
- Frequent stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, or kneeling in the daily operation of the CT department.
- Exposure to various physical conditions throughout the day, such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment.
- Use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.
Skills:
- ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine.
- Advanced registry from the ARRT in CT scanning within one year of hire.
- Current CPR certification.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited two (2) year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in Diagnostic Radiology or 1 year experience in CT scanning or equivalent applicable experience.
- ARRT Certification and CPR certification required.
- IV and contrast administration certification required before performing venous contrast administration.
For immediate consideration, please email your resume to: austin@mleehealthcare.com
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