Ct Technologist

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

This position is 1pm-1am with rotating weekends!

Summary:

Performs a variety of exams and invasive procedures using computed tomography. Utilizes independent judgement and possess high quality skills and knowledge of computed tomography. Works directly with the Radiologist in setting up exams and performing invasive procedures to achieve the highest quality outcome for the patient.

Responsibilities:

Patients and their families are served by performing procedures in a prompt and courteous manner resulting in high quality images. Provides excellent communication skills with members of the healthcare team and physicians. Assists Radiologist by providing diagnostic quality images for interpretation. Projects a positive image of the Radiology Department and hospital at all times.

LENOIR

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Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Clinical rotation through a hospital setting during training, or completion of a certified CT program, or one year experience as a CT Technologist.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

CPR training. Ability to make independent decisions. Knowledge and ability of intravenous therapy to inject iodinated contrast material. Demonstrates continuous leadership ability. Encourages proper training and supervision of student technologist rotating through the CT department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to indirect or direct contact, you may be at risk for exposure to tuberculosis, bloodborne pathogens (which may include HIV and Hepatitis B) and/or other potentially infectious diseases. Exposure to ionizing radiation. Personal Protective Equipment required for patient exposure and Radiation Protective equipment required for radiation exposure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Walking and standing throughout shift. Pushes and pulls stretchers and wheelchairs occupied with patients throughout the shift. Lift patients daily with assistance. Stressful work shifts during periods of high patient volume. Rotating call responsibility.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: CT SCAN

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.