What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPNT East Travel - Tech: CT (7A-7P) Haywood Reg MC, Clyde NC position at NR Consulting LLC?
- Duke Lifepoint Hospital
- 154 beds
- Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics
- Chest Pain Center
- Joint Commission Accredited
Clyde, NC
- 20 miles from Asheville
- Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Close to:
- Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours
- Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours
- Charleston SC: 4.5 hours
- Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours
- Columbia SC: 3.5 hours
- Greenville SC: 1.5 hours
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and
repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology.
Minimum Work Experience
One or more years of experience in CT, hold a CT registry or CT registry-eligible.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
Required Licenses
Radiologic Technologist and Technician
Must be ARRT registered.
Unit Profile
Facility Name: Haywood Regional Medical Center
Floor: Radiology
Trauma Level:
Position Information:
Facility Department/Cost Center: 726
Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): Radiology Tech
Specialty: CT and if possible, MRI
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: 7-5p
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40
Weekend Hours: only if PTO
Call Requirements: On call a couple of nights a week. Rotated with other techs.
Required Certifications: CT registered
Years of Experience: 2
Float Requirements: MRI if possible.
Additional Notes: Must be able to perform CT procedures such as biopsy, drainage, Coronary CTA, and Nerve Root blocks. Or at least be able to perform fluoro on the CT machine.
Unit Information:
Number of Beds: 1 54
Patient Ratios: 20-30 per tech for two techs.
Equipment: Client
EH R: Paragon
Supervisor : Patient Population e.g. geriatric, adult, peds, etc.: Adult, Geriatric, and some peds
Hiring Profile:
Must Have Skills/Experience : Must be able to perform CT procedures such as biopsy, drainage, Coronary CTA, and Nerve Root blocks. Or at least be able to perform fluoro on the CT machine.
Preferred Skillset/Experience: MRI
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: All types
Personality Fit:
Required Education: ARRT R and CT registered
Dress Code:
Scrub Color: black
Any unacceptable attire: t shirts and hoodies.
