CT Technologist

Responsible for performing CT procedures to assist in disease diagnosis. This position is safety-sensitive; the employee must maintain constant alertness and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Review images in the PACS system and identify abnormalities.
• Assist the Radiologist in interpreting patient exams.
• Perform CT procedures as prescribed by a physician, including:
  • Positioning patients for proper views of affected areas.
  • Selecting appropriate scan images for transfer to the PACS system.
  • Obtaining essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
  • Instructing patients on physiological requirements for the procedure.
  • Assisting patients in transferring to the CT exam table and ensuring proper immobilization.
  • Adjusting scanning parameters to improve scan quality.
  • Obtaining diagnostic CT images of the appropriate body part and submitting them to a physician for interpretation.
• Assist in performing life-saving techniques (CPR, first aid) if necessary.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
• Handle blood, body fluids, and infectious patients safely.
• Perform patient care tasks as needed.
• Request charts and film folders from the online computer program.
• Skilled in intravenously injecting contrast for imaging procedures.
• Use computer network systems competently to process patient and department information.
• Assume responsibility for safety factors and explain procedures clearly to patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma; graduation from an accredited Radiography school.
• ARRT (CT) registered or registry eligible.
• Current Radiologic Technology License (RTL) in good standing.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum one year of experience and/or training with graduate CT.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment described here represents those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases; appropriate vaccinations and safety training are provided.