UNC Health Care

CT Technologist II

UNC Health Care$74K — $107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Computed Tomography.
  • Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible.
  • Requires advanced certification in CT.
  • Three years of experience as a CT Technologist.
  • Current competency in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (HCP BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex CT procedures and tests to gather patient diagnostic data.
  • Assist the radiologist in high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques such as biopsies and CT-guided injections.
  • Evaluate patient readiness, addressing any contraindications and coordinating care needs.
  • Perform specialized procedures like CTA perfusion and trauma series, training junior staff in high-risk exams.
  • Identify and alert radiologists to normal and abnormal scan characteristics.
  • Manipulate CT parameters and devices for cardiac exams effectively.
  • Analyze scan data to ensure comprehensive examinations; note complications affecting image quality.
  • Manage general anesthesia procedures and educate care teams on optimal imaging practices.

Benefits

  • $15,000 commitment incentive paid over three years.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates.
  • Access to continued professional development and training programs.
  • Participation in state retirement plans if switching from another North Carolina agency.
  • Flexible schedule with night shifts to accommodate diverse lifestyles.
Full Job Description
*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program Summary: Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30pm - 7:00am Responsibilities: 1) Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. 2) Assists the radiologist in performing high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, CT-guided joing injections, and CT-guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Additionally, demonstrating competence by contributing input for alternative approaches and adjustment of scan parameters limiting radiation dosage. 3) Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient's inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure, notifying care teams and coordinating appropriate care, prior to the patient's arrival, if possible. Works with Radiologists and other providers to identify patient needs to complete exam or discuss alternative exam. 4) Performs CTA perfusion, Code IA/Stroke/Bat, Red Trauma Series, Yellow Trauma Series, ROSC, and Portable CT procedures, as defined by the procedure and/or physician. Demonstrates ability to train CT Tech I team members on these and other high-risk exams/procedures. 5) Recognizes diagnostic characteristics of normal and abnormal scans, anatomy, and questionable findings, alerting Radiologist for escalation of and/or additional care. 6) Demonstrates ability to manipulate parameters for CT Gated Watchman and Cardiac exams, including but not limited to proper manipulation of monitoring devices and competency manipulating both equipment and computer parameters. 7) Analyzes scan data throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician; along with any notes regarding complications that may have impacted quality of scan/images. 8) Triages care for general anesthesia (adult/pediatric) exams and provides education for care teams, ensures optimal parameters, equipment settings, contrast administration and post-processing of images. 9) Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and selects appropriate window and level setting according to anatomy. 10) Administers oral and rectal contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol Other Information Other information: Education Requirements:  Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Computed Tomography. Licensure/Certification Requirements:  Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.  Requires advanced certification in CT.  Successful candidates must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually.  All imaging specialists are required to maintain current competency in HCP BLS. Professional Experience Requirements:  Three (3) years of experience as a CT Technologist. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Computerized Tomography Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

About UNC Health Care

UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established November 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and eleven affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state.
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