Local Contract CT Technologist
Atlanta, GA
Expedite Healthcare Solutions Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

Job Title: CT Technologist
Location: Atlanta, GA
Shift: Variable
Job Responsibilities
• Greets and introduces self to patient. Prepares patients for procedures by performing a medical assessment of the mental and physical evaluation of lab values, confirming patient identification through verbal communication and ID band (if applicable), and describing the nature and time requirements of requested examinations to the patient. Records patient history, unusual conditions/limitations, and other vital information.
• Follows all physician orders and order requisitions. Consults with a radiologist and/or other physicians regarding examinations as necessary. Assists Radiologists with special procedures (i.e., biopsy's, abscess drainage procedures), practices the sterile technique, and prevents cross-contamination to patients and instruments.
• Assumes charge position as required in the absence of supervisory personnel.
• Prepares and/or administers contrast media i.e., orally, IV, rectally (CT technologists' medication administration scope of practice is limited to the administration of contrast agents only). Starts IVs when needed.
• Provides radiation protection to patients, staff, and self, according to prescribed safety standards.
• Restocks and maintains assigned workstations/equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures, and administers first aid/CPR as needed.
• Retrieves and loads images and resolves "exceptions" in the PACS system. Tracks images to "end procedure" in EPIC (Electronic Health Records) and assures that all images are archived at the end of each shift.
Required Education
• Associate's Degree from an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) Program, or currently enrolled in an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) program
Required Experience
Applicants may be:
a. Enrolled in an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) program
b. Recent graduate from an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) program, and eligible for ARRT-CT certification via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
c. An experienced Registered Technologist who's eligible for ARRT-CT certification via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Required Skills/Cert/Licenses
• ARRT-CT certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) no more than 6 months post-hire (if applicable).
• Must remain a member, in good standing, of the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) by maintaining appropriate CE credits and annual renewal of license(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
FTE Benefits:
Health and Income Protection
• Medical insurance for employees and dependents
• Dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Prescription benefits for employees and dependents
• Paid life insurance for employees
• Paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee health center
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending and Savings Accounts, match up to $1,000 per year
• Paid diagnostic laboratory and imaging services for some medical plans
• Student loan forgiveness program
Work-Life Balance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Discount tickets to events, trips, car rentals, etc.
• Recognition and celebration opportunities
• Onsite 1st Choice Credit Union branch
• Onsite fitness center
• Paid adoption assistance ($5,000 per event; $10,000 lifetime benefit)
• Purchasing Power – a convenient online purchasing site
• Discounts at onsite cafeteria
• Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for continuous learning
• Epic training and experience
• Leadership development
• Comprehensive on-boarding and orientation program
• Help to Prepare for Retirement
• 401K retirement plan with up to 4 percent company match