CT Technologist

Responsible for performing CT procedures to assist in disease diagnosis. This position is safety-sensitive; the employee must maintain constant alertness to 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 patient information from 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 for physician interpretation.
• Perform 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.
• Administer intravenous contrast injections for imaging procedures.
• Use computer network systems competently to process patient and department information.
• Explain procedures clearly and simply 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.
• Knowledge and responsibility for safety factors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described must be met 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 include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.