Travel CT Tech - $2,398 to $2,435 per week in Kannapolis, NC

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.

• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.

• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.

• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.

• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.

• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.

• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in "code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.

• Performs CT scanning and assists Radiologist/PA during invasive procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.

• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.

• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members. Follows appropriate radiation safety standards

• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.

• precautions. Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.

• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.

• Performs work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of crisis and emergency situations where time is critical. Rotates shifts as required including call back, holidays, and weekends. Adheres to the Atrium Health attendance policy by being punctual and taking measures to prevent absences.

• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.

• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area completely stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.

• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.

• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

CT/Rad Tech Dual Modality

• About Facility:
  Facility is a freestanding ED providing Emergency care
  AH Kannapolis - 2711 Lane St, Kannapolis, NC
  How many ED beds? 14
  Facility offers DX, CT and US Imaging
  Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
• Department Information:
  Average Scans per day:
  DX – 40; CT – 35
  Ultrasound - 10
  Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year in specialty; highly prefer ED experience in a Trauma facility
  Will you accept a first-time traveler? Dependent on experience
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
  Emergency patients: MVC, Shortness of Breath, Falls, Injuries, DVT's
• Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
  Rad Tech: BLS and ARRT(R)
  Dual Modality DX/CT Tech: BLS and ARRT (R)(CT)
• Skills required:
  Comfortability working independently is a MUST
  Rad Tech: Xray tech to be independent to work in our FSED running the xray room and portable for the needs of the ER dept.
  Dual Modality DX/CT Tech: Skilled in both DX and CT for Dual technologist requests
  Proficiency in scanning Code Strokes
  Common scans to be discussed during interview with manager
  US Tech: Proficient in scanning General: adult and pediatric patients; Vascular: venous and arterial; Small Parts: thyroid, testicles, soft tissue; Peds: pylorus, intussusception, appendix; OB - more Early OB, but limited 2nd & 3rd trimester
• Support within the Department:
  Supervisor – M-F dayshift – on site between Harrisburg and Kannapolis FSEDs
  No radiologist on site – scans read remotely (to include overnight)
  Typically, 2-3 technologists within radiology are staffed during the same shift.
  1st Shift: (1) US Tech, (2) Dual DX/CT techs
  3rd shift: (1) 1 US Tech and (1) Dual DX/CT Tech
  No Transport
• Technology/Equipment:
  EMR: EPIC
  Phillips ISite/PACS
  Tera Recon - 3D post processing
  Department specific Equipment:
  Client CT Scanner 16 slice scanner optima 540
  Siemens Acuson Sequoia US machine
  Shimadzu XR portable and Philips XR room
• Floating:
  DX/CT Tech must take 2 days a month of call (3) 12 hr shifts for Harrisburg and Kannapolis FSEDs (20-25 min apart)
  Details discussed during interview
• Orientation (facility and unit):
  3 days departmental
• Scheduling:
  Weekend rotation: dependent on requisition and discussed during interview
  Call required: (3) 12h shifts per month – specifics discussed during interview
  Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work holidays as scheduled
  RTO: Manager approval
  Shift times: Dependent on job requisition and discussed during interview with Manager
• Other notes:
  Scrub Color: Black
  Parking: Free? Yes. Employee parking
  Department Culture: Team oriented

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