CT Technologist - PRN

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Eden
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Conducts procedures and tests using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data.Responsibilities: 1. Patient Identification- Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and family members that require extra attention, insures patient understanding whenever possible, and insures patient safety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of child bearing age. 2. CT Scans- Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window and level setting according to anatomy. 3. Contrast- Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol. 4. Image Transfer- Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to QC, UNCH's EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify images transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing. Insures that all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy, insures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS images. 5. Other Duties- Performs task in a timely manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow, volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient's chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, creates and keeps documentation of incidents as improvement opportunities for employees and the department. Precept new employees and students. Other InformationOther information: Education Requirements: ? Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at time of application. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ? Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program. ? Requires advanced certification in CT within one year of employment. ? Successful candidates must become registered within one year of employment and must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually. ? All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in HCP BLS. Professional Experience Requirements: ? Prior education, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the assigned tasks. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Rockingham Health CareOrganization Unit: RHC Rad\CT Scan Work Type: Per DiemStandard Hours Per Week: 4.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:EdenExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Noct ct tech #cttech #radiology #xraytech #radtech #radiologytech #radiologictechnologist #xray #ctscan #mritech #radtechlife #medicalimaging #radiographer #cttechnologist #radiologytechnologist #ct #mri #ctscanner #radiation #radiography #loveradiology #radiologylife #catscan #bscradiology #eden #edenjobs #greensborojobs #greensboronc REQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-14080Diversity StatementThe UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.Equal Employment OpportunityUNC Health is an equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or political affiliation.To verify employment eligibility, UNC Health is committed to Form I-9 and the E-Verify process. Learn further E-Verify details in English or Spanish.UNC Health supports your right to work. View the Right to Work Statement in English or Spanish.

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