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Atrium Health

CT Technologist, 3rd shift weekends

Atrium Health, Ardmore, North Carolina, United States

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Department:

36317 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - CT Status:

Full time Benefits Eligible:

Yes Hours Per Week:

40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3rd shift weekends Pay Range : $32.45 - $48.70 JOB SUMMARY

Assists the radiologists and other staff physicians with invasive procedures, patient scheduling, clerical and image processing functions, participating in the CT call plan, managing the flow of patients and processes, and working in general diagnostic radiology when needed. Performs diagnostic radiology and CT procedures by utilizing equipment and employing techniques and procedures that are appropriate to the entire span of ages served in accordance with accepted standards of practice, and demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team. Education/Experience

Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required.

Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level and have 6-months experience as a registered CT Technologist.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography or registry eligible and completed within one year of hire.

BLS (CPR) certification.

Essential Functions

Performs or assists in performing quality CT and diagnostic and interventional procedures as applicable, on all equipment utilized by work assignment. Prepares power injector and IV contrast for administration and administers contrast according to protocol and contrast administration guidelines. Maintains appropriate education and credentials.

Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.

Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.

Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Confirms availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.

Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.

Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.

Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.

Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.

Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies and recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations and provides on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

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

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate\'s job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health Advocate Health

is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names

Advocate Health Care

in Illinois;

Atrium Health

in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and

Aurora Health Care

in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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