CT Technologist
Company: Duke Health
Location: Morrisville
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke University
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University
Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked
among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital
in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for
2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's
three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,
as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more.CT Technologist (PRN)Location: -Duke University
Hospital 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705Work Schedule: PRN, up to
19.9 hours per week with a minimum of four shifts per month and the
option between 10-hour or 12-hour shifts -Duke University Health
System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate CT Technologist
who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. - The
Duke University Hospital (DUH) campus supports a 1067 bed hospital
known for expertise in Inpatient, Urgent Outpatient, OR,
Interventional, ED/Trauma, PEDS, Cardiac, Oncology, and Transplant
services. We have a total of 20 clinical scanners, including 14 in
various locations, 5 in the OR, and 1 portable scanner for Neuro
ICU. -What you will do: -
- 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.
- -Required Qualifications: -Education:Graduate or completion of
program that meets eligibility requirements for
registry/certification or currently holds required registry or
certification. -Experience: -Level IMust obtain CT certification
within 18 months of employment. - -Level IIMinimum of two years'
experience as a CT technologist. -Level IIIA minimum of 4 years'
experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking
promotion - -Degrees, Licensure, and/or CertificationCertification
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 - -Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity
without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
-Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. -Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob 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. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Cary , CT Technologist, Other , Morrisville, North Carolina
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