CT Technologist

CT Technologist

Pay Rate: $70 per hour - $75 per hour Shift: 8:00A - 5:00P

Responsibilities:

• Utilize appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images.
• Perform daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment to ensure proper functionality before any patient study.
• Inject patients with radioactive material as per the physician's order following the prescribed protocol.
• Observe all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, charge documents, and reporting equipment problems to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality control, quality assurance, and safety tests. Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with the ALARA principle.
• Maintain, develop, and retrieve patient films and electronic data for Radiologist interpretation.
• Order patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses 1 day prior to use.
• Receive radiopharmaceutical on the day of delivery and verify proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verify activity level of the dose prior to administration.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in CT.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and CT.

Preferred Skills:

• Perform CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
• Exercise appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patient's needs prior to, during, and after visits in the Radiology department.