CT Technologist

Unit Notes


Department: Radiology - CT (Computed Tomography)
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLS
Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements ARRT required. ARRT-CT preferred, Radiation Badge is required (responsibility of traveler's employer, facility will not provide)
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? No, just these 4 scanners.
Experience or 'Must have' skills Working with trauma patients. (Level II facility)
Average # of scans/studies per day Outpatient 12-14 a day, In house 1 machine can be used for procedures 10 patients a day for procedures on that machine. For the ED machine could average about 40 between all shifts.
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech Yes always someone as a resource. Unless they were picking up overnight or weekends.
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)?
Radiologist in-house? IN house during the day, on call after hours.
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) Preferred, not required.
Shifts & Scheduling Mon-Thurs, 7a-530p, minimal call
Weekend Requirement Per contract
Holiday Requirement In rotation.
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? No
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Provided
Department specific orientation 1 Week orientation. The goal is they would never be by


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