Imaging Technologist - Computed Tomography / CT Scan

UNC Health

Hendersonville, NC

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SKILLS

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Analysis Skills, Cell Biology, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Data Analysis, Hardware Quality Assurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Human Anatomy, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nonprofit, Pathology, Patient Care, Patient Education, Phlebotomy, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Radiology, Research Skills, Risk, Testing, Women's Health

LOCATION

Hendersonville, NC

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Description
*Description*
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
*Summary:*
Using computerized tomography (CT) equipment and standards, the CT Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes.
*Responsibilities*:
* Conducts computerized tomography (CT) screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
* Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
* Gathers consent for contrast injection for applicable imaging orders. Establishes intravenous access and applies contrast. Under laboratory supervision, draws blood for kidney function evaluation using glomerular filtration rate (GFR) analysis on point-of-care-testing hardware.
* Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
* Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
* Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.

*Other information:
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*QUALIFICATIONS *
*Required *
* Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science
* Registration as CT technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
* Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
* Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders
*Preferred *
* Experience using point-of-care-testing platforms such as Abbott i-Stat
* Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: CT Scan
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Evening
Location of Job: PARD RAD
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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*Our Mission*
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
*Who We Are*
UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. With 15 hospitals across the state, UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named Forbes' top-ranked healthcare system employer for women in the entire Southeast, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated.
UNC Health and our 40,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina's Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world-class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation into life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.
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