CT Technologist (Computed Tomography)

Unit Notes
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLS
Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements California CRT & ARRT also CT ARRT, Fluoro
How many scanners/rooms does this department have? 2
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties Brain, ABD, pelvis, spine, biopsies, drainage, extemities, angio, cryoablation
Experience or 'Must have' skills At least 2 years' experience
Average # of scans/studies per day 85-100
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use: Radnet & Merge PACS
Department Specific Equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens): Canon 16 slice & Canon 80 Slice
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech: Lead
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)? No
Radiologist in-house? Yes on days and on call after normal hours
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department): No IR nurse will start IVs if needed or floor and ED nurses for their patients having a CT procedure
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 12Hr shifts
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: Yes - 1 major & 1 minor holiday
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? No stand by required
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Teal
Department specific orientation Done by the lead Technologist or one of the senior Techs
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