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About Wilmington Health
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.
Purpose:
To obtain, through Computerized Tomography, cross sectional images of internal organs and tissue of diagnostic value for interpretation by Radiologist. Also, provide technical services within the radiology department.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas, as well as maintain quality
assurance of radiographic examinations - Care for as well as operate necessary equipment
- Demonstrate proper usage of radiographic equipment within state and federal guidelines
- Run and record Phantom QA scans in PACS
- Process images and archive them through PACS and verify that all is operational
- Ensure proper safety standards are met using OSHA guidelines
- Consistently demonstrate knowledge of correct emergency shutdown procedures
- Consistently demonstrate knowledge of proper fire and safety evacuations
- Verify all ancillary equipment (monitoring devices, injectors, surveillance equipment) is operational
- Ensure procedure room is clean and up to Infection Control standards
- Inspect rooms for potential environment of care hazards (O2 tanks/outlets, lighting) and ensure any
discrepancies are reported to supervisor in a timely manner - Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment
in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures - Review orders and ensure appropriate CT/X-rays are taken
- Communicate via fax and telephone with outside reads coordinators
- Position patients for CT/X-ray scans/exams using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary
- Assist physicians with imaging procedures, starting IV’s and injecting contrast, if necessary
- Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and
appropriately label - Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure times and distance according to
specification of examination using ALARA guidelines - Order all necessary supplies in PROCUREIT
- Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans as needed
- Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration
- Be able to identify emergency situations and know what appropriate response is.
- This includes knowledge of medications kept in CT and how to draw them up for the physician as well
as knowledge of the on call provider schedule
Other Duties:
- Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists
- Provide education and training to student technologists
- Perform all related work duties as appointed
- Assist physicians in developing new protocols and CT imaging techniques that are unique to this facility
- Participate in research initiatives as applicable
- Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of
patients and staff - Provide clear, complete instructions to all patients, answering questions as accurately as is possible
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Associate’s degree in applied science
- ARRT registration and up to date CT Certification
Preferred:
ADA Physical Demands:
Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)
Physical Demand
Required?
Frequency
Standing
Continuously
Sitting
Continuously
Walking
Frequently
Kneeling/Crouching
Rarely
Lifting
Occasionally
**8-12 Hour shifts, days may vary and potential floating between 1202 and Porter's Neck location.**
