PRN CT Tech - Daytime, weekdays

CT PRN Rate is $43.50

This position is per diem (PRN) meaning there are not guaranteed hours each week or a set schedule. This position could work up to 23 hours per week.

Shift: Primarily daytime, weekdays

Location: Ballantyne - Charlotte, NC

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs excellent patient care for all CT scan and x-rays. Quickly and accurately completes all paperwork to include orders, lab work and authorization confirmation. Monitoring the safety of patients pertaining to radiation and contrast dose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Examines orders and verifies request on patients. Addresses any questionable orders to Radiologist before procedures. Operates CT equipment with proficiency. Operates Injector with proficiency

Operate X-ray equipment with proficiency

Paperwork/orders, email order request and authorization. Records medical history on designated history form. Correlates test results and other lab data with exam being performed

Performs IVs, give patients oral contrast, do lab work if needed

Monitor supplies/stock room

Communicate with radiologist for protocols as needed

Communicate with pacs/IT for imaging distribution if necessary

Qualifications

CT experience

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT registered in CT

BLS

Must be able to perform procedures in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT scanners, X-ray equipment, IV contrast injectors O2 tanks. Computer literate and knowledgeable of CR programs

Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to their licensure and role

Must be able to access all patient history to review any allergies that could interfere with the patient’s test

Must be able to communicate with the Radiologist or referring MD if a protocol needs to be obtained or a test needs to be altered

Must be able to report malfunctioning equipment to the Radiology engineer

Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift the appropriate weight determined by CR (50-75 lbs.)

Must have positive communication skills

Performs basic patient care functions and informs the Radiologist or nurse of any change in the patient’s condition if needed

Must be competent with IVs

Travel required: 0 – 25%