Radiology - CT Tech

CT TechnologistConducts procedures and tests using Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Uses professional manners and methods, verifies patient identification, obtains patient history, and assists patients and family members that require additional attention. Ensures patient understanding whenever possible and insures patient safety. Verifies patient identification and documents pregnancy status on patients of childbearing age. Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms. Selects appropriate window and level setting according to anatomy. Administers oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols. Establishes intravenous lines and administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures. Follows the correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility and checks appropriate lab values before contrast injection. Maintains a thorough understanding of imaging systems and transmits images to quality control and electronic medical records. Verifies and segments images at the quality control station and accesses service tools to verify image transmission. Completes, modifies, and cancels orders appropriately and in a timely manner, canceling duplicate orders to avoid issues. Ensures all charge information is accurate and demographic information is on the images. Performs tasks in a timely manner, runs the schedule creating a consistent workflow, and volunteers for challenging tasks and procedures. Produces quality diagnostic images and reviews patient charts and reports for correlation. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment and creates documentation of incidents as improvement opportunities for the department. Precepts new employees and students.