Per Diem CT and X-Ray Technologist - All Shifts

Shift: Days, Nights, Weekdays, Weekends

Location: Huntersville, NC

Position Summary

Performs excellent patient care for all CT scans and X‑rays. Quickly and accurately completes all paperwork to include orders, lab work and authorization confirmation. Monitors the safety of patients pertaining to radiation and contrast dose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines orders and verifies requests on patients. Addresses any questionable orders to Radiologist before procedures. Operates CT equipment with proficiency. Operates injector with proficiency.
• Operates X‑ray equipment with proficiency.
• Paperwork and orders, emails order requests and authorizations. Records medical history on designated history form. Correlates test results and other lab data with exam being performed.
• Performs IVs, gives patients oral contrast, does lab work if needed.
• Monitors supplies/stock room.
• Communicates with radiologist for protocols as needed.
• Communicates with PACS/IT for imaging distribution if necessary.

Qualifications

• CT experience.
• Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registered in CT.
• BLS.
• Must be able to perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, operating CT scanners, X‑ray equipment, IV contrast injectors and O2 tanks. Computer literate and knowledgeable of CR programs.
• Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to licensure and role.
• Must be able to access all patient history to review any allergies that could interfere with the patient's test.
• Must be able to communicate with the Radiologist or referring MD if a protocol needs to be obtained or a test needs to be altered.
• Must be able to report malfunctioning equipment to the Radiology engineer.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift the appropriate weight determined by CR (50-75 lbs).
• Must have positive communication skills.
• Performs basic patient care functions and informs the Radiologist or nurse of any change in the patient's condition if needed.
• Must be competent with IVs.
• Travel required: 0-25%.

Benefits

Charlotte Radiology offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Telehealth, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k) Retirement Savings.

Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at‑will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.