CT Tech - Inpatient - Fri-Sun

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identifyreason for examination and potential contraindications.2. Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required forexamination.3. Positions patient and administers oral, rectal or intravenous contrast asrequired. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions withemergency procedures as necessary.4. Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information.5. Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improvevisualization of desired anatomy. 6. Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system.7. Aids with transportation of patients to and from Emergency Room and Inpatientareas.8. Responsible for ensuring communication to radiologist regarding Acute Strokepatients and certifying compliance with Acute Stroke protocols.9. Perform POC iSTAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications.10. Enters patient charges into computer.11. Monitors equipment for functionality and performance. Refers noted problemsto the CT Supervisor.12. Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary.13. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmentalpolicies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electricalequipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited school

Registered CT Technologist with the ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT)

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

Prior training or experience in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning.

Ability to insert intravenous catheter

Work Hours:

8:00 AM -8:30 PM (Fri-Sun)

Weekend Requirements:

Yes