Description

　　Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join the UNC Health Team as a CT Tech!

　　*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

　　Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/johnston-incentive-program

　　Summary:

　　Conducts procedures and tests using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data.

　　This is a dayshift team-lead position that also helps in supporting on call and holiday rotations.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Patient Identification- Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, assists patients and family members that require extra attention, insures patient understanding whenever possible, and insures patient safety. Verifies patient identification, asks and documents pregnancy status on patients of child bearing age.

　　CT Scans- Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window and level setting according to anatomy.

　　Contrast- Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol.

　　Image Transfer- Maintains thorough understanding of PACS, and transmits images to QC, UNCH’s EMR, EPIC and PACS, verifies and segments images at the QC station, accesses IMPAX service tools to verify images transmission, completes, modifies and/or cancels orders in an appropriate and timely manner, cancels duplicate orders to avoid duplicate billing. Insures that all charge information is accurate. Verifies patient identification in accordance with UNC policy, insures that all appropriate demographic information is accurate and on the PACS images.

　　Other Duties- Performs task in a timely manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow, volunteers to work on challenging tasks, difficult procedures and new research, produces quality diagnostic images, reviews patient's chart and reports for correlation, maintains a clean and orderly work environment, creates and keeps documentation of incidents as improvement opportunities for employees and the department. Precept new employees and students.

　　Other Information

　　Other information:

　　Education Requirements:

　　● Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science or completion within 3 months at time of application.

　　Licensure/Certification Requirements:

　　● Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.

　　● Requires advanced certification in CT within one year of employment.

　　● Successful candidates must become registered within one year of employment and must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually.

　　● All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in HCP BLS.

　　Professional Experience Requirements:

　　● Prior education, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the assigned tasks.

　　Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

　　Job Details

　　Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

　　Entity: Johnston Health

　　Organization Unit: CT Scan - CL

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

　　Salary Range: $27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Hiring Range)

　　Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

　　Work Assignment Type: Onsite

　　Work Schedule: Day Job

　　Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton

　　Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

　　This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

　　UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.