CT Technologist

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of CT examinations, including contrasted and non-contrasted studies
• Perform general diagnostic X-ray functions as required
• Position patients and operate imaging equipment to obtain diagnostic-quality studies
• Perform quality-control activities and minimize unnecessary radiation exposure
• Prepare and administer contrast agents within applicable scope and regulations
• Work with IV contrast agents and hydration procedures
• Perform and support advanced CT procedures, including:
  • 3-D reconstruction
  • CT-guided biopsies and drainages
  • Peripheral vascular studies
  • Cardiac CT with retrospective and prospective gating
  • CT fluoroscopy procedures
• Work with PACS and VA electronic clinical systems
• Evaluate images for technical quality before radiologist interpretation
• Document delayed or pending studies as required
• Maintain patient safety, infection-control, and equipment-cleaning standards

Requirements

• Current, full, and unrestricted Radiologic Technologist license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.
• ARRT certification in Radiography – R
• Advanced ARRT certification in Computed Tomography – CT
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the advanced modality
• Current BLS
• Strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Experience with PACS and digital radiography
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Ability to successfully complete VA credentialing and onboarding requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 320-slice CT
• 64-slice LightSpeed CT
• Cardiac CT
• CT fluoroscopy
• Lung biopsy
• RFA
• Cryo-ablation
• Microwave ablation
• Portable imaging / C-arm procedures