CT Technologist - Night Shift
Azza HealthCare Agency · Wilkinsburg, PA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
CT Technologist I, with potential consideration for higher levels based on skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate CT scanners, power injectors, and computer systems to acquire diagnostic images.
- Perform all CT procedures and post-processing using advanced technology and established protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of different CT systems across multiple locations.
- Ensure adherence to safety guidelines, protocols, and dose management, notifying users when preset levels are exceeded.
- Prepare and position patients appropriately, ensuring proper immobilization and protective shielding.
- Perform CT interventional procedures and advanced CTA imaging, including complex studies like TAVR, EVAR, and cardiac imaging.
- Interpret technical factors to optimize scan quality and efficiency, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.
- Strong understanding of clinical histories, organ systems, and vascular systems relevant to CT imaging.
- Knowledge of physics to optimize patient dose and image quality.
- Ability to adapt protocols based on patient needs and clinical requirements.
Key Skills
- Technical proficiency in CT operation
- Knowledge of advanced imaging procedures
- Patient care
- Safety compliance
- Ability to interpret and adjust technical factors for optimal results