CT Technologist - Duke Regional Hospital - Durham - 2nd Shift-Varied Weekdays & Weekend-1st Shift
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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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. \u00A0 U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Regional
Hospital as #9 in North Carolina and #4 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. This position
is eligible for a Sign-on bonus!!!! \u00A0 \u00A0 General
Description of the Job Class Perform a variety of specialized tasks
involved in the performance of CT scans. \u00A0 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. \u00A0 **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.
\u00A0 Required Qualifications at this Level \u00A0 Education
Graduate of an ARRT approved health sciences program in
radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine program. \u00A0
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 \u00A0
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 \u00A0 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities \u00A0
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level \u00A0 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. \u00A0 Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideasan 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. \u00A0
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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