CT Technologist

Job Summary

Operate CT scanners to obtain diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must produce quality images for radiologist interpretation and function independently with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet patients by introducing self and asking them to verify their name and birthdate.
• Take pertinent patient history. Review orders for procedures and any other documentation, including current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaires.
• Explain procedures to patients and solicit questions to ensure understanding.
• Anticipate patient needs, keep patients and families informed of delays, answer questions, and respond appropriately to concerns.
• Communicate professionally with all customers, coworkers, physicians, and their office staff, respecting differences.
• Adhere to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and core values, striving to exceed expectations.
• Position patients, scan, and archive procedures according to established protocols, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Utilize proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patients for contrast media administration as necessary.
• Administer contrast media for the proper completion of CT scans according to established protocols or as directed by a physician.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer, and document various medications used during procedures.
• Reconcile patient medications to ensure they do not interact with the contrast media used.
• Complete all work in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
• Assist coworkers in other modalities as appropriate, including starting IVs, completing computer functions, and preparing patients.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures as applicable.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon them appropriately.
• Utilize appropriate radiation-reducing techniques without compromising high-quality images.
• Protect patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
• Wear and store dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient and self.
• Observe patients and assist as necessary to minimize the risk of falls or other injuries.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation, and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.

Shifts

• 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• 12:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Requirements

• CT registered

Preferred Experience

• 2 years CT experience
• Experience with Phillips CT, Bracco injector, EPIC, PACS: MCKESSON, OP, IP, & ER
• Experience with exams such as Cardiac, TAVR, CTA, Code stroke, HD, CAP, Spine