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CT Technologist Duluth (as needed)

Northside Hospital Inc.

Location
Onsite (Duluth, GA)
Level
Mid Level
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the role

Northside Hospital is a leading healthcare system in Georgia seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role involves operating CT equipment, administering contrast, and ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance within a high-volume clinical environment.

Skills

CT Scanning Patient Positioning Contrast Administration Patient Monitoring Image Acquisition PACS Acute Stroke Protocols Point-of-Care iSTAT Testing Intravenous Catheter Insertion Equipment Monitoring Patient Safety Personnel Training

Full job details

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

  • Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.
  • Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required for examination.
  • Positions patient and administers oral, rectal or intravenous contrast as required. Monitors patient reaction and responds to adverse reactions with emergency procedures as necessary.
  • Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information.
  • Performs scanning procedure. Modifies parameters as required to improve visualization of desired anatomy. 
  • Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system.
  • Aids with transportation of patients to and from Emergency Room and Inpatient areas.
  • Responsible for ensuring communication to radiologist regarding Acute Stroke patients and certifying compliance with Acute Stroke protocols.
  • Perform POC iSTAT testing and screen for contrast contraindications.

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  • Enters patient charges into computer.
  • Monitors equipment for functionality and performance. Refers noted problems to the CT Supervisor.
  • Assists in orienting and training personnel as necessary.
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.

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    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)

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    PREFERRED

     

  • Prior training or experience in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning.
  • Ability to insert intravenous catheter

    • Work Hours:

    7a-7a

    Weekend Requirements:

    Yes- Rotating Basis

    On-Call Requirements:

    No