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CT Technologist II

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Job ID: 968027
Facility: ECU Health Medical Center
Dept: Radiology-CT Scanning
Location: Greenville, NC
FT/PT: Part-Time
Shift: Not Applicable
Reg/Temp: Regular
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2024

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Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

A Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist is a CT Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using CT and related diagnostic CT procedures. The scope of practice of the CT Technologist includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARRT (R)(CT) registry(s) which is the standard of practice in Radiology.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized tasks associated with operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.

Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, appropriate labeling and transmit to PACS.

Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.

Demonstrates proficiency in performing the full range of CT procedures reflecting appropriate patient care and knowledge for patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric.

Understands detector configuration, images per rotation, helical pitch, and their effect on image quality.

Selects protocol and verifies parameters for scout, axial or helical scan.

Follows patient safety guidelines, organizational policies and procedures, professional standards of performance, best practices and regulatory requirements related to patient care and quality.

Understands and incorporates the policies of HIPAA into daily work habits.

Displays appropriate behavior in regards to giving and receiving constructive feed-back. Works towards departmental goals.

Competent in the usage of Pyxis, if applicable.

Maintain a professional appearance by adhering to the departmental dress code and maintaining a stocked, clean work environment.

Has an understanding and realizes the importance of JCAHO standards.

Demonstrates proper radiation safety for patient, self and others within procedure.

Documentation of contrast - type of contrast, amount used, access route, lot number and expiration date.

Documentation of patient information in PACS as needed - patient symptoms, symptoms duration, associated symptoms not included in PACS, relevant surgical and medical history, and explanation for limited study.

Assess patient's current medical status to evaluate changes that require immediate medical intervention.

Maintain a teamwork approach with other staff members. The technologist demonstrates the ability to accept supervision and ask for assistance when necessary.

Charge for procedures, contrast, and patient supplies.

Attends departmental staff meetings as scheduled and reads departmental e-mails on a regular basis.

Technologist is responsible for daily use, quality control and proper maintenance of equipment. Notify manager and other staff when there are equipment issues.

Knows downtime procedures and is able to practice when applicable.

All exam orders are began, changed, and ended in Radiant.

All images are reviewed for quality and then sent to the PACS system for radiologist interpretation; exams are reconciled for interpretation in a timely fashion.

Share in the transport of patients, when able.

Performs Hand-Off Communication to the technologist on the next shift.

The technologist takes call and is accountable for work assignments, if applicable.

The technologist performs other duties as assigned, i.e., stocking, inventory, etc.
Accurately explains all procedures and exams to the patient and family members.

Informed consent is obtained after procedure has been explained and prior to procedure being performed, when applicable.

Respects patient privacy by protecting patient's modesty and dignity throughout procedure.

Minimum Requirements

High school or equivalent (or higher)

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Current ARRT (CT) or registry eligible and must pass CT registry test within 12 months of hire.

0 years of experience as CT technologist

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]

   

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