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JOB SUMMARY: Prepares and operates CT equipment to perform diagnostic and therapeutic exams with Radiologist's guidance of various parts of the human body.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an approved school of Radiologic Technology or CT Scanning One year experience preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Registry eligible for CT within one year of hire

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Carefully considers the needs of the patients when selecting and applying appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and communications.

2. Produces diagnostic quality images to include proper positioning, correct technical factors, collimation and patient identification which will be monitored by Radiologist complaints and through random QC audits.

3. Patiently and clearly explains procedures to the patient prior to any exam, to reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation.

4. Follows Radiation Protection Policies to avoid unnecessary exposure to the public and to self as evidenced by receiving no more than two-level II readings per year.

5. Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in PACS prior to submitting the study to the Radiologist.

6. Maintains a clean well-stocked and organized work area and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing.

7. Verifies the identity of the patient and ensures that the correct procedure is administered.

8. Obtains a relevant history and/or examination data and evaluates for discrepancies and follows up with physician if necessary.

9. Submits complete paperwork to Radiologist for interpretation which will be monitored by Radiologist's complaints.

10. Consistently and accurately enters exam data information and charges in RIS and PACS by the completion of the shift

11. Performs venipuncture and IV line access for the administration of IV contrast as needed per exam per hospital/department policy.

12. Consistently checks Code 4 cart, emergency supplies, scanner check-ups to ensure readiness and safety according to departmental procedures.

13. Transports patients as needed.

14. Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.

15. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient’s care
• Ability to maintain daily schedules
• Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Completes 24 hours of required continuing educations every two years

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
• Subject to electrical, radiant energy, and radiation hazards
• Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents, and chemicals
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to long, irregular hours
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Clean work area

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winston-Salem, NC 27157: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• ARRT Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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