CT Technologist (Computed Tomography)

Job Title

Radiation Technologist for Radiology - CT (Computed Tomography)

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? Occasionally float to X-ray to do ED/Inpatient/Outpatient X-ray. Usually depends on the job/shift position

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): 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

Additional Notes: Additional Questions