CT Technologist
Duke Health
Mooresville, NC
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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
Summary
Perform a variety of specialized tasks involved in the performance of CT scans.
Work Performed
- Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
- Position patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary.
- Perform exams accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.
- Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
- Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
- Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
- Film/transmit to Image Archival System.
- Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
- Charge procedures and supplies in EHR.
- Dispense and or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
- Maintain accurate patient records. Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists.
- Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families for CT scans.
- Provide education and training to student technologists. Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
- Coordinate scheduling and patient flow Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration.
- Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols.
- Assist with the education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, and attending's).
- If applicable. Assist radiologists and PhD's in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
- Perform CT specific technical assistance with projects assigned by supervisor including but not limited to: Team lead, R & D, protocol development, charge reconciliation and demonstration of equipment.
**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
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Education
- Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
Experience & Level Characteristics
Level I -
- Must obtain ARRT certification within 18 months of employment.
Level II -
- Minimum of two years' experience as a CT technologist.
Level III -
- A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
- Certification in one the following required: Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT.
- ARRT registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 18 months of employment.
- BLS certification
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Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.