CT Technologist (Computed Tomography)

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Department: Radiology - CT (Computed Tomography)
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) Current BLS required
Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements ARRT RT (R) (CT)
How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 3
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? Occasionaly float to X-ray to do ED/Inpatient/Outpatient X-ray. Usually depends on the job/shift positon
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties All routine CT exams for Inpatient/Outpatient and ED
Cardiac CT, biopsy/drain, Cryo/Microwave ablations
Experience or 'Must have' skills Must be able to perform all routine CT exams as well as Trauma
Average # of scans/studies per day 65-70 in a 24 hour period on 3 scanners
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use EMR = EPIC
PACS = SECTRA
Windows computer software
Department Specific Equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens) 1 Client REV CT
2 Client REV HD
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech Both- Imaging supervisor and Shift/Modality lead techs
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No
Radiologist in-house? Radiologist on site 24/7
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) Yes-IV skills very helpful for working outpatients
Shifts & Scheduling Shift times just depends - can be a mix of 10Hr and 12Hr shifts for both days & nights. Assigned shifts and schedule. Schedule posted at least 2 weeks in advance.
Weekend Requirement Depends - there are shifts that are every weekend as well as every other weekend - will be dependent on needs
Holiday Requirement Yes- If scheduled day lands on the holiday
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? Call is Optional
45 minute response time
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Any color scrubs - as long as look professional
Hospital scrubs only provided for staff working in the OR
Department specific orientation Typically 1st three days are department orientation
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