CT Tech

CT Technologist I

Job Title: CT Technologist I

Profession: Clinical Technicians

Specialty: CT Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Must have pediatric experience in a Level 1 trauma facility.

License: Must meet applicant eligibility requirements for CT Certification (ARRT) and be achieved within 12 months of hire date.

Certifications: AHA BLS.

Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations. The purpose is to aid medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment, and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects, and/or diseases. Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills, and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings. Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed. Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the desired clinical outcomes. Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional, and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines. Conducts post-procedure review to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols. Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings, and prepares study for reporting by physician. Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting, and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines. Participates in continuing education, professional development, and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.

Based on specific assignment, skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics is essential. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled. Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs is necessary. Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations is required. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment is essential. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess the ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients, and their families, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner is required. Must display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail is essential. Ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate study data or procedure documentation with general supervision or assistance is required.