CT Technologist - Atrium Health Pineville PRN

Job Details

Shift hours: as needed basis, days and shifts may vary

 

Interested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you regarding the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/search/radiology-services/jobs 

 

Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, 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, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved 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. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond.

 

Check out this video if interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities:  Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube

 

Job Summary

The CT Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.  Operates CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency.  This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment. 

 

Essential Functions

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.  Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.  Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies. 
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.  Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history.  Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history.  Records medical history on requisitions.  Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed. 
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount. 
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.  Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions.  Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition.  Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary.  Assists in “code blue” procedures during medical emergencies. 
• Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures.  Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies.  Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members.  Follows appropriate radiation safety standards
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Precautions.  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.  Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.
• Performs work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical.  Rotates shifts as required including call back, holidays, and weekends.  Adheres to the Atrium Health attendance policy by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.
• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplie