XR/CT Tech

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety
• Selects and operates radiography equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort
• Determines radiographic technique exposure factors, minimizing exposure to patient and others
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures
• In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary
• Assists licensed practitioner with Fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures
• Operates Computed Tomographic equipment and accessories
• Selects appropriate program for the desired protocol
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures
• Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, assuring proper identification
• Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions
• Provides patient education
• Completed Computed tomography skills check by CT advanced user
• Skilled in: Head, Spine, Chest, abdominal and pelvis anatomy and safe contrast usage

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree from Radiologic Technology accredited program
• Licenses/ certifications/ registrations: OBMI and ARRT registered CT technologist, Current BLS certification
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years CT experience