CT Technologist, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete pre-scan quality control measures on equipment, and perform safety screenings/evaluations of all imaging participants for contraindications prior to scanning
• Perform quality control of CT images and related documentation in a technical and research-intensive environment
• Execute imaging scans according to research protocols and manage incidental findings in coordination with the Medical Director and Principal Investigators
• Address research participant concerns, ensuring participant safety and comfort during scans
• Ensure that the CT rooms are kept clean, organized, and safe at all times
• Communicate with scanner manufacturer on troubleshooting as needed
• Aid in CT Sequencing, imaging data management, and segmentation of images from CT investigations, including documentation and reporting of results
• Obtain participant vascular access and participate in other operational tasks within the CT suite as needed
• Work with departmental leadership to ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including maintaining appropriate training, licensure and certification
• Cook with staff and departmental leadership to streamline research workflow and operational efficiency
• Perform quality assurance procedures and implement process improvement changes as required
• Serve as a member of the Imaging Safety Committee

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage several competing assignments simultaneously
• Thorough understanding of and ability to practice principles of radiation safety to minimize risk to research participants, self, and others
• Proven ability to work independently and to manage several competing assignments simultaneously

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
• Associate's degree in radiologic technology or related field from an accredited program recognized by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• Current RT(CT) Certification by American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• Current Radiologic Technologist state license with the Virginia Board of Medicine
• Must be able to work around ionizing radiation
• Current CPR certification
• Considerable knowledge of CT policy and procedures, as well as the ability to interpret and apply information to daily work
• Thorough understanding of and ability to practice principles of radiation safety to minimize risk to research participants, self, and others
• Proven ability to work independently and to manage several competing assignments simultaneously