CT Technologist

CT Technologist

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate CT Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke Regional Hospital (DRH) has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. In this role there are 3 scanners and 3 rooms that primarily work to serve our outpatients, ED, and inpatients.

What you will do:

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners, power injectors, and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary.
• Perform exams accurately per established protocols, policy, and patient safety standards.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
• Film/transmit to Image Archival System.
• Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
• Dispense and or order oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients and their families for CT scans.
• Provide education and training to student technologists.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
• Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration.
• Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols.
• Perform CT specific technical assistance with projects assigned by supervisor including but not limited to: Team lead, R & D, protocol development, charge reconciliation and demonstration of equipment.

DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• Experience: Level I Must obtain CT certification within 18 months of employment. Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a CT technologist. Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion
• Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Certification in one of the following required: Radiography (R), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT. ARRT registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 18 months of employment. BLS certification.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.