CT Imaging Specialist

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary
Atrium Health is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. The ideal candidate will operate CT Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency, including scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.
Essential Functions

• Examine requests and verify orders on each assigned patient, referring and questioning orders to the Radiologist as necessary.
• Properly identify and assist patients, offering a brief explanation of the procedures and documenting on appropriate worksheets.
• Interview patients to obtain a complete medical history, reviewing in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history.
• Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion, preparing and administering IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
• Evaluate technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed, recognizing abnormal anatomy and processing additional images as instructed.
• Perform basic patient care functions, initiating life support measures and assisting in medical emergencies.
• Perform CT scanning and assist Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures, practicing sterile technique and adhering to radiation safety standards.
• Authorize medication or contrast material administration as directed by a licensed practitioner.
• Adhere to hospital fire and safety procedures, attending in-service classes and completing required safety modules.
• Perform work in an accurate and timely manner, rotating shifts and adhering to attendance policy.
  Requirements
  
  • Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
  • ARRT certification in Radiology, or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine, and advanced registry from the ARRT in CT scanning within one year of hire.
  • Current CPR certification.

Keywords: Atrium Health, Columbia , CT Imaging Specialist, Other , Charlotte, South Carolina