UNC REX Healthcare
CT Technologist II - Rex CT Scan
UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Description
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This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.
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https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program Overview
Summary: Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. Responsibilities
Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. Assists the radiologist in performing high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, CT-guided joint injections, and CT-guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Demonstrates competence by contributing input for alternative approaches and adjustment of scan parameters limiting radiation dosage. Evaluates contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patients inability or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure; notifies care teams and coordinates appropriate care, prior to the patients arrival if possible. Works with Radiologists and other providers to identify patient needs to complete exam or discuss alternative exam. Performs CTA perfusion, Code IA/Stroke/Bat, Red Trauma Series, Yellow Trauma Series, ROSC, and Portable CT procedures; demonstrates the ability to train CT Tech I team members on these and other high-risk exams/procedures. Recognizes diagnostic characteristics of normal and abnormal scans, anatomy, and questionable findings; alerts Radiologist for escalation of and/or additional care. Manipulates parameters for CT Gated Watchman and Cardiac exams, including monitoring devices and competency manipulating both equipment and computer parameters. Analyzes scan data throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician, including notes regarding complications that may have impacted quality of scan/images. Triages care for general anesthesia (adult/pediatric) exams and provides education for care teams; ensures optimal parameters, equipment settings, contrast administration, and post-processing of images. Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window and level settings according to anatomy. Administers oral and rectal contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, and checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol. Other Information
Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Computed Tomography. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program. Requires advanced certification in CT. Successful candidates must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually. All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in BLS. Professional Experience Requirements: Three (3) years of experience as a CT Technologist. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex CT Scan Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program Overview
Summary: Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. Responsibilities
Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. Assists the radiologist in performing high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, CT-guided joint injections, and CT-guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Demonstrates competence by contributing input for alternative approaches and adjustment of scan parameters limiting radiation dosage. Evaluates contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patients inability or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure; notifies care teams and coordinates appropriate care, prior to the patients arrival if possible. Works with Radiologists and other providers to identify patient needs to complete exam or discuss alternative exam. Performs CTA perfusion, Code IA/Stroke/Bat, Red Trauma Series, Yellow Trauma Series, ROSC, and Portable CT procedures; demonstrates the ability to train CT Tech I team members on these and other high-risk exams/procedures. Recognizes diagnostic characteristics of normal and abnormal scans, anatomy, and questionable findings; alerts Radiologist for escalation of and/or additional care. Manipulates parameters for CT Gated Watchman and Cardiac exams, including monitoring devices and competency manipulating both equipment and computer parameters. Analyzes scan data throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician, including notes regarding complications that may have impacted quality of scan/images. Triages care for general anesthesia (adult/pediatric) exams and provides education for care teams; ensures optimal parameters, equipment settings, contrast administration, and post-processing of images. Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window and level settings according to anatomy. Administers oral and rectal contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, and checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol. Other Information
Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Computed Tomography. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program. Requires advanced certification in CT. Successful candidates must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually. All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in BLS. Professional Experience Requirements: Three (3) years of experience as a CT Technologist. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex CT Scan Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr