CT Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

• Greet patients by introducing self and verifying their name and birthdate.
• Take pertinent patient history, review procedure orders, documentation, current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaires.
• Explain procedures to patients, solicit questions to ensure understanding, and address any concerns.
• Communicate professionally with all customers, co-workers, physicians, and office staff, respecting differences.
• Adhere to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and core values, striving to exceed expectations.
• Position patients, perform scans, and archive procedures according to established protocols, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Utilize proper venipuncture techniques for contrast media administration as necessary and administer contrast media 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 no interaction with contrast media used.
• Complete work in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
• Assist co-workers in other modalities as appropriate, such as starting IVs, completing computer functions, and preparing patients.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures as applicable.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.
• Utilize appropriate radiation-reducing techniques without compromising image quality.
• Protect patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
• Wear and store dosimeter appropriately, switching it out monthly and in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate devices for moving patients to protect both the patient and self.
• Observe patients and assist as necessary to minimize the risk of falls or other injuries.

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

• Minimum 2 years of related experience.

• Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, 6 PM-4:30 AM, 10-hour shift.
• Help cover open shifts when weekend 3rd shift technician needs off.

• CT registered with 2 years of 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.