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UNC Health · 3 weeks ago

CT Technologist II-Rex CT Scan

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$33.04/hr - $47.50/hr

3+ years exp

UNC Health is an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The CT Technologist II conducts complex CT procedures and collaborates with various teams to obtain imaging necessary for advanced diagnoses, ensuring high-quality patient care.

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Responsibilities

Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options

Assists the radiologist in performing high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, CT-guided joing injections, and CT-guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Additionally, demonstrating competence by contributing input for alternative approaches and adjustment of scan parameters limiting radiation dosage

Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure, notifying care teams and coordinating appropriate care, prior to the patient’s arrival, if possible. Works with Radiologists and other providers to identify patient needs to complete exam or discuss alternative exam

Performs CTA perfusion, Code IA/Stroke/Bat, Red Trauma Series, Yellow Trauma Series, ROSC, and Portable CT procedures, as defined by the procedure and/or physician. Demonstrates ability to train CT Tech I team members on these and other high-risk exams/procedures

Recognizes diagnostic characteristics of normal and abnormal scans, anatomy, and questionable findings, alerting Radiologist for escalation of and/or additional care

Demonstrates ability to manipulate parameters for CT Gated Watchman and Cardiac exams, including but not limited to proper manipulation of monitoring devices and competency manipulating both equipment and computer parameters

Analyzes scan data throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician; along with any notes regarding complications that may have impacted quality of scan/images

Triages care for general anesthesia (adult/pediatric) exams and provides education for care teams, ensures optimal parameters, equipment settings, contrast administration and post-processing of images

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

Administers oral and rectal 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

Qualification

Computed TomographyRadiological ScienceAdvanced CT CertificationPatient Care CoordinationContinuing EducationBLS CertificationImage ManipulationTeam Collaboration

Required

Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Computed Tomography

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

Successful candidates must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually

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

Three (3) years of experience as a CT Technologist