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This position is sign-on bonus eligible.

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. 

Essential Functions

• 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 

Education, Training, and Experience

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. 
• Graduate of AMA, JRC or Regionally Accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology 
• No post-graduate experience required.
• ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT. 
• ARRT CT registry required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8

Atrium Health Navicent was incorporated on November 17, 1994 as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to coordinate The Medical Center, Navicent Health and other affiliated entities toward our mission: "Together, we elevate health and well-being through compassionate care."

Today, Atrium Health Navicent has more than 1,000 beds for medical, surgical, rehabilitation and hospice purposes, offers over 53 specialties in more than 50 facilities throughout the region and hosts over 100 medical residents and fellows.

Included within the Atrium Health Navicent system is The Medical Center, Navicent Health, a 637 bed, nationally verified Level I-designated Trauma Center and a four-time Magnet Designated hospital for nursing excellence worldwide.

Atrium Health Navicent provides a broad range of community-based, outpatient diagnostic, primary care, extensive home health and hospice care, and comprehensive cancer and rehabilitation services spanning the full continuum of care. Included within the system are:

In 2019, Navicent Health strategically combined with Charlotte-based Atrium Health. With similar missions and complementary capabilities, we're bringing better care to everyone we serve throughout the Southeast, from the Carolinas to Georgia. Our combination has brought:

Vision

Partners for life, care you trust.

Mission

Together, we elevate health and well-being through compassionate care.

Values

Integrity, Respect, Ownership & Caring (IROC)

The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) is a nationally recognized academic medical center, nationally verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet hospital for nursing, and serves a service area of 30 counties and a population of nearly 750,000 persons.

MCNH has over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians. As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery. The Emergency Center, with helipad capability and three urgent care centers, treats over 140,000 visitors per year. 

MCNH provides a broad range of community-based outpatient diagnostic, primary care, wellness and comprehensive rehabilitation services. It is the primary academic hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine, providing residency and fellowship programs for over 100 residents and is affiliated with multiple universities as a clinical education site. MCNH also operates the Doctors Office Building.