LPNT East Travel - Tech: CT (7A-7P) Haywood Reg MC - Clyde, NC

Radiologic Technologist

Orientation is bi-weekly

Duke Lifepoint Hospital

154 beds

Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics

Chest Pain Center

Joint Commission Accredited

Clyde, NC

20 miles from Asheville

Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Close to:

Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours

Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours

Charleston SC: 4.5 hours

Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours

Columbia SC: 3.5 hours

Greenville SC: 1.5 hours

Local Rate: *** - candidates must be 60 miles or great to be considered Travel

General Comments

Reviews patient history and physician's orders.

Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Prepares equipment and supplies.

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).

Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.

Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Minimum Education Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology.

Minimum Work Experience One or more years of experience in CT, hold a CT registry or CT registry-eligible.

Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required Licenses Radiologic Technologist and Technician Must be ARRT registered.