CT Technologist

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 oneself and verifying their name and birthdate.
• Take pertinent patient history and review orders for procedures, documentation, current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaires.
• Explain procedures to patients and solicit questions to ensure understanding.
• Proactively 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 according to established protocols or as directed by a physician. Label syringes appropriately according to policy.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer, and document various medications used during procedures.
• Reconcile patient medications to ensure no interaction with 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 that do not compromise high-quality images.
• Protect patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
• Wear and store dosimeters appropriately, switching them out monthly and in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as oneself.
• 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 of 2 years of related experience.

Schedule Notes

• Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM, 40 hours, 10-hour shifts.
• Every 4th weekend, 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM.
• Switch with another technician to cover requested time off on weekend shifts.
• Help cover 3rd shift vacation days, open shifts, and weekend 3rd shift hours when needed.

Requirements

• CT registered with 2 years of CT experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Phillips CT, Bracco injector, EPIC, PACS: MCKESSON, OP, IP, & ER exams.
• Experience with cardiac, TAVR, CTA, code stroke, HD, CAP, and spine exams.