The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures according to established protocols to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include administering contrast media, documenting patient data, and maintaining imaging equipment and safety standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program and hold licensure from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Less than one year of relevant work experience is required.
professional certificateQuality AssurancePatient CareVenipuncturePatient DocumentationRISPACSRadiation ProtectionComputed TomographyContrast Media AdministrationCross-sectional Anatomy
Job description
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Organization
VIS
Clinical
OHO
Job
Summary: The CT Technologist performs Computed Tomography procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs all computed Tomography procedures according to established department protocols a. Perform appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load b. Ensures that the correct patient information, technical settings, and appropriate slice thickness are entered prior to scanning c. Prepare and administers oral and intravenous contrast media according to established guidelines d. Performs venipuncture when needed using sterile technique e. Completes appropriate patient documentation f. Displays working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy g. Processes, records, and archives images for evaluation, interpretation, and maintenance purposes h. Completes filming of all cases in a timely fashion according to radiologists’ requirements i. Completes processes to send image data to PACS
2. Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of a CT examination in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures a. Accepts assignments from supervisor in positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine b. Restock and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion and ensures that emergency kit is accurately supplied and dated c. Performs necessary cleaning of room and equipment d. Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds and radiographic imaging tables e. Uses appropriate restraint devices as needed
3. Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes a. Completes patient exam in RIS b. Review’s materials and exam charges, edits/corrects as necessary c. Review’s patient exam information in WIZ, edits as necessary
4. Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel a. Perform quality assurance procedures b. Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs c. Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures 5. Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards a. Wears and maintains dosimeter badge in a proper fashion b. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices 6. Communicate with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of CT Scan procedures to exchange pertinent patient information a. Assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams b. Handles calls with courtesy and efficiency c. Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command 7. Participates in on-call coverage as needed to ensure 24 hour a day coverage TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Benefits
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Wellness Offerings
Retirement Offerings
Core
Accountabilities:
Organizational
Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
Problem
Solving/
Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Breadth of
Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
Team
Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core
Capabilities :
Supporting
Colleagues:-
Develops
Self and
Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.-
Builds and
Maintains
Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.-
Communicates
Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering
Excellent
Services:-
Serves
Others with
Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.-
Solves
Complex
Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.-
Offers
Meaningful
Advice and
Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring
High
Quality: -
Performs
Excellent
Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.-
Ensures
Continuous
Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. -
Fulfills
Safety and
Regulatory
Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing
Resources
Effectively: -
Demonstrates
Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.-
Stewards
Organizational
Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.-
Makes
Data
Driven
Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering
Innovation:-
Generates
New
Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.-
Applies
Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.-
Adapts to
Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications: LIC-American
Registry of
Radiologic
Technologists -
Licensure-Others
Work
Experience:
Relevant
Work
Experience
Experience
Level :
Less than 1 year
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO.
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Our mission: personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. Making Health Care Personal. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At VUMC, we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. We value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and discovery, and seek to be a place where everyone has the chance to thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and expanding footprint in towns and communities across the region. We employ more than 28,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and graduate medical education as well as critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fund-raising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many more.
Our growing health system has more than 1,700 licensed hospital beds at: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital It’s also home to hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region. We serve our community with many unique and specialized services including the Level 1 Trauma Center, a highly experienced Transplant Center that does the most heart transplants in the world, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lung Institute, Burn Center and many more. World-leading academic departments and centers make scientific discoveries, advance clinical care and train the next generation of health care professionals. Our robust research enterprise consistently ranks among the highest in the country as measured by peer-reviewed grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals, including being nationally ranked in multiple medical specialties for treating the most complex conditions in adults and children by US News and World Report. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in the southeast in 2024. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in Making Health Care Personal.
