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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

CT Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeMonroe, NC, USA$42In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
  • Hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board certification for Nuclear Medicine, and obtain advanced American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration in computed tomography within one year of hire.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
  • Be able to perform moderate to heavy physical effort lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies; occasional standing, walking, and sitting; frequent stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, or kneeling; and work around hard surfaces, stairs, and moving equipment.
  • Use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards, operating CT scanners and associated equipment, including post-processing stations and programs, intravenous contrast injectors, oxygen and suction equipment, patient transport equipment, and patient monitoring equipment.
  • Examine requests and verify orders for each assigned patient; refer and question orders to the radiologist before performing exams; contact the ordering provider about discrepancies.
  • Identify patients using two identifiers and assist them while briefly explaining procedures; prepare patients with a full explanation and document information on the appropriate worksheets.
  • Interview patients for a complete medical history; review inpatient, emergency, and outpatient electronic medical records for pertinent clinical history; record medical history on requisitions; and correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam.
  • Assume responsibility for each exam from its beginning until completion of dictated results.
  • Prepare and administer intravenous contrast according to departmental protocols, recording the type and amount when requested.
  • Evaluate technical image quality and consult with a radiologist when needed; recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional reconstructed images or measurements as instructed.
  • Perform basic patient care functions, inform appropriate nursing personnel of changes in a patient's condition, initiate life support measures when necessary, and assist in code blue procedures during medical emergencies.
  • Perform CT scanning and assist a radiologist or physician assistant during invasive procedures; use proper sterile technique when preparing supplies and follow bloodborne pathogen, isolation, and infection-control policies and procedures.
  • Obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
  • Follow radiation safety principles for self, employees, patients, and family members.
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director, manager, supervisor, or clinical engineering/radiology engineer; maintain knowledge and skills for working safely in an environment with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
  • Follow hospital fire and safety procedures, attend in-service classes, and complete required safety modules.
  • Work accurately and promptly during crises and emergencies; rotate shifts as required, including call-back, holidays, and weekends; and follow attendance policies by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.
  • Operate the radiology computer system to enter orders and charge procedures and supplies; document contrast administration in the medication administration record.
  • Maintain the assigned work area in an orderly condition, keep it stocked, and clean work areas.
  • Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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