CT Technologist

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician's order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications
• Explains procedure to patient and ensures consent form is signed if required for examination
• Positions patient, administers oral or intravenous contrast as required
• Maintains patient reaction monitoring and responds to adverse reactions with emergency procedures as necessary
• Selects equipment parameters and logs pertinent information
• Performs scanning procedure
• Modifies parameters as required to improve visualization of desired anatomy
• May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required
• Sets up sterile trays with all supplies and instruments required for procedures
• Organizes images, performs the scan and transfers exam to PACS system
• Provides assistance with transportation of patients to and from Emergency Room and Inpatient areas
• Responsible for ensuring communication to radiologist regarding Acute Stroke patients and certifying compliance with Acute Stroke protocols
• Enters patient charges into computer
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on Computerized Tomography (CT) equipment
• Refers other problems to the Computerized Tomography (CT) Supervisor
• Affords assistance with orientation and training personnel as necessary
• P Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‐accidents to Manager

ADDITIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs myelograms, venograms, arthrograms, and other studies requiring intravenous or Sudbury injection of contrast medium
• Assists physicians with studies
• Delivers intravenous medication under direct supervision of physicians
• Regularly performs the duties and responsibilities of the Radiologic Technologist
• Performs routine radiographic examinations in accordance with specific operating instructions and safety standards
• Affords assessment of patient condition throughout procedure and observes for adverse reactions
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations according to departmental procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Registered CT Technologist from ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT)
• Certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Registry eligible must be registered as a CT technologist within 6 months of start date
• Ability to deal tactfully and pleasantly with various types of patients, visitors, physicians
• Ability to insert intravenous catheter
• Basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy