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Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 253166
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About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
CT Technologist - Interventional & Emergency (Weekend Schedule)
Location: Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Friday-Sunday OR Saturday-Monday, 7:00AM-7:30PM
This position is considered to be the Weekend Option and will receive the WEO premium incentive pay for the weekend hours worked
***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus***
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 University Hospital (DUH) campus supports a 1067 bed hospital known for expertise in Inpatient, Urgent Outpatient, OR, Interventional, ED/Trauma, PEDS, Cardiac, Oncology, and Transplant services. We have a total of 20 clinical scanners, including 14 in various locations, 5 in the OR, and 1 portable scanner for Neuro ICU. This position will primarily be working with Inpatient and Outpatient, Interventional CT, and Emergency Imaging in the Duke Medicine Pavilion, ED, and PORT (major surgery).
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 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:
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), Radiation Therapy (T), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), CNMT.
ARRT registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 18 months of employment.
BLS certification.
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