Contract CT Tech

Contract CT Tech

Westerville, Ohio, United States

About the Job

Essential Functions:

The following job specific requirements should discuss the essential duties and responsibilities required of the position.

• Reviews radiology requisition and physician order to ensure proper procedure is performed. Collect and ensure previous, pertinent exams are available for Radiologist's review.
• Instructs patient regarding procedures and preps. Positions patient and, if necessary, restrains mobility through use of immobilization devices.
• Determines exposure factors; adjusts exposure factors and operates equipment according to established procedures to obtain diagnostic C.T. procedures and diagnostic radiographs. Cleans and organizes work area to ensure proper supplies required for procedures are available. Processes and reviews quality of images. Reports need for equipment adjustment or repair to Coordinator/Manager. Ensures that safety devices such as shielding, lead aprons and gloves are utilized properly during procedures.
• Continued need to update knowledge and skills through membership and participation in professional associations. Assists with on-the-job instruction of radiology students and orienting technologists.
• Performs venous punctures for injection of contrast media, monitors patient for reaction and/or complications.
• Communicates wet/stat reading results to physician offices and discusses results with patient when requested to do so.

This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign additional tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility.

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

US Citizen / Green Card holder

Must-Haves

ARRT (CT) License, CT Registry, 2- Year of exp required