CT Technologist
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
|---|---|
| Location | Concord, NC, USA |
| Salary | $32.45 – $48.7 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology required
- ARRT certification in Radiology, or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine required
- Advanced registry from the ARRT in CT scanning within one year of hire required
- Current CPR certification required
Responsibilities
- Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
- Properly identify and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures
- Interviews patients for a complete medical history
- Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results
- Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols
- Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed
- Performs basic patient care functions
- Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures
- Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer
- Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion
- Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.