CT Radiology Tech Weekend Only - (Fri-Sun) 7p-730a

36317 Navicent Health Medical Center - CT

Full time

Yes

36

Weekend Only - (Fri-Sun) 7p-730a

Pay Range:

$33.05 - $49.60

Atrium Health Navicent is a 637-bed Level I Trauma Center located in Macon, Georgia, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care services to patients throughout Central Georgia and beyond. Originally established in 1895 as Macon Hospital, the organization later became The Medical Center of Central Georgia in 1971 and is now known as Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. With a long-standing tradition of clinical excellence and innovation, Atrium Health Navicent continues to serve as a regional leader in healthcare, education, and advanced medical imaging. Our organization offers a wide range of specialized services, including Interventional Radiology, advanced cancer care, surgical services, wellness and community outreach programs, a dedicated children's hospital, and award-winning Cardiac CTA services.

Differential for Weekend Program: $11.00

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of CT images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the Cat Scan Department.

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all CT procedures as prescribed by departmental policy and CT protocols.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients ' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patient and formulates appropriate techniques to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomy of interest based on accepted radiographic principles. Judges diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
• Performs venipuncture for administration of radiopaque media and assists in obtaining informed consent as appropriate
• Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the radiologists for final approval.
• Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers.
• Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
• Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner.
• Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality

What You Will Need

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Graduate of AMA, JRC or Regionally Accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Certification/License/Registration: ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.
• ARRT CT registry required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.