radiology_technologist – Computed Tomography

Specialty: Computed Tomography
Facility: University of North Carolina Health Care System – 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC
State License: NC
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Nights Must be able to work 4×10’s. Unit cannot accommodate 3×12’s.Must have previous Siemens expe
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: CT TechnologistFacility: University of North Carolina Health Care SystemState License: NCCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Nights Must be able to work 4×10’s. Unit cannot accommodate 3×12’s.Must have previous Siemens experienceOpen to travel and local candidates. 5×8 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: Job Summary: -Conducts procedures and tests using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. -Patient Identification- Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and family members that require extra attention, insures patient understanding whenever possible, and insures patient safety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of child bearing age . -CT Scans- Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window and level setting according to anatomy. -Contrast- Administers oral 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, checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol. -Image Transfer- Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to QC, UNCH s EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify images transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing. Insures that all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy, insures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS images. -Other Duties- Performs task in a timely manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow, volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient’s chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, creates and keeps documentation of incidents as improvement opportunities for employees and the department. Precept new employees and students. Schedule Notes:Must be able to work 4×10’s. Unit cannot accommodate 3×12’s.Must have previous Siemens experienceOpen to travel and local candidates.Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Prior education, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the assigned tasks.Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/AEducation: Required Education: -Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program. -Requires advanced certification in CT. -Successful candidates must become registered within one year of employment and must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually. -All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in HCP BLS. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/AJob Category: Clinical-AlliedProcess Level Department Description: N/A – Non RN RoleProcess Level Department Compliance: N/A – Non RN RoleMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Department of Nursing?: NoShift: NightsShift Details: Other-See Non-Standard Shift DetailsNon-Standard Shift Details: M-Th (8:00p-6:30a)FTE: 1.0On-Call Required?: NoWeekends Required?: noHolidays Required?: Must be able to work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE, NYD and MLK day if needed.Extension Status: Extension Status Change Date: Previous End Date: Extension Start Date: Extension End Date: HR Job Code and Title: 5505-CT TechnologistInfor Job Code and Title: 2092-CT TechnologistInterview Type: Client OfferSupplier POC:; Nights Must be able to work 4×10’s. Unit cannot accommodate 3×12’s.Must have previous Siemens experienceOpen to travel and local candidates. 5×8 Hr