American Addiction Centers·Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Performs basic and intermediate CT procedures including imaging of the body, head, chest, and abdomen under radiologist direction. Responsible for patient positioning, contrast administration, and maintaining accurate medical records and billing codes.
36317 AMC Mount Pleasant - CT
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Step into a role where your skills make a real impact every day. We’re looking for a motivated CT technologist to join our dynamic, supportive, and fun team. You’ll work with advanced imaging technology, collaborate with experienced colleagues who truly have each other’s backs, and help deliver exceptional patient care in a positive environment.
If you’re passionate about imaging, love teamwork, and want to grow in your career—this is the place for you.
Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6:30pm
Holiday Rotation
Eligible for a sign on Bonus!
$35.50 - $53.25
Performs basic and intermediate computed tomography (CT) procedures under the direction of the Radiologist.
Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures. Procedures include basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity.
Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist, and assists in the proper scanning techniques. Provides measurements and additional slices for accurate interpretation with direction from the Radiologist.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
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.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Zero assigned with commitment to at least one shift a month and one holiday a year.
Licenses & Certifications
Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
Computed Tomography (CT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 18 months, and
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Required Functional Experience: No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and basic radiation safety.Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.Ability to work independently.Intermediate computer skills.Certification AddendumTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
Advocate Health [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
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It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Requires a Radiographer license from Wisconsin, ARRT registration, and BLS certification. Must have completed an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
Market context
CT technologist openings in South Carolina are typically driven by ongoing hospital and imaging-center needs for licensed, experienced staff. This role is competitive because employers often want a completed radiological program or equivalent military training, a current South Carolina license, and at least one year of clinical experience, with CT experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your license status and CT exposure before applying.