CT Technologist - Duke Regional Hospital - Durham - PRN

Company: Duke Health
Location: Efland
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Duke Regional Hospital offers the personal touch and hometown feel of a community hospital while serving as an essential arm of internationally recognized Duke University Health System.

Duke Regional has served Durham, Orange, Person, Granville and Alamance counties for more than 45 years. To be successful at caring for our community and have a strong reputation among patients who seek our care, we have 3,500 team members who work together to provide exceptional, compassionate and equitable healthcare 24/7. We are a place of learning and acceptance for team members just starting their careers, as well as an institution of family culture and professional development for employees who have served for decades in our hospital units.

Duke Regional has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. We also offer care at our Duke Rehabilitation Institute, Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon, Health Services Center, and Duke Behavioral Health Center North Durham. In fiscal year 2021, Duke Regional Hospital admitted 16,422 patients, performed 18,152 surgeries and welcomed 2,673 babies into the world.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Regional Hospital as in North Carolina and in the Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22. The Human Rights Campaign consistently names us a Healthcare Equality Leader, and we are a Joint Commission-accredited and Magnet-designated hospital.

General Description of the Job Class Perform a variety of specialized tasks involved in the performance of CT scans.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level 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 imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.

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.

Charge procedures and supplies in EHR.

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.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.

Coordinate scheduling and patient flow

Demonstrate proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration.

Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in performance of all exam protocols.

Assist with the education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows, and attending's). If applicable.

Assist radiologists and PhD's in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques that are unique to facility.

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 at this Level Education Graduate of an ARRT approved health sciences program in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine program.

Experience Level I must obtain ARRT certification within one year 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 the following required: Radiography (R), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT.

ARRT registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 12 months of employment.

BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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