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Northside Hospital

Georgia nonprofit health system

CT Technologist

Full-TimeDeadline 3/24/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDiagnostics & Laboratory Professionals

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduation from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board accredited school.
  • Registration as a computed tomography technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
  • Collect pertinent medical information and review the physician’s order to identify the reason for examination and potential contraindications.
  • Explain the procedure to the patient and ensure the consent form is signed if required for the examination.
  • Position the patient and administer oral, rectal, or intravenous contrast as required, monitor the patient’s reaction, and respond to adverse reactions with emergency procedures as necessary.
  • Select equipment parameters and log pertinent information.
  • Perform scanning procedures and modify parameters as required to improve visualization of the desired anatomy.
  • Organize images, perform the scan, and transfer the examination to the picture archiving and communication system.
  • Aid with transportation of patients to and from the Emergency Room and inpatient areas.
  • Communicate with the radiologist regarding acute stroke patients and certify compliance with acute stroke protocols.
  • Perform point-of-care i-STAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications.
  • Enter patient charges into the computer.
  • Monitor equipment functionality and performance and refer noted problems to the CT Supervisor.
  • Assist in orienting and training personnel as necessary.
  • Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and immediately report mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions and unsafe conditions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior training or experience in computerized tomography scanning.
  • Ability to insert an intravenous catheter.

About the company

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Northside Hospital

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Northside Hospital is a nonprofit health system providing hospital and outpatient care to communities across Atlanta and north Georgia. Its specialty services span maternity and newborn care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular medicine, surgery and emergency care, supported by a network of physicians and diagnostic services. Northside says its maternity service delivers more babies annually than any other community hospital in the United States; patients receive inpatient and ambulatory care through its hospitals and outpatient facilities. The system combines clinical services with research and community education, and traces its operating roots to the 1970 opening of its Atlanta flagship; its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Atlanta, GA

Founded

1970

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