CT Technologist

Overview

Responsibilities

• Explain CT procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform CT procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department.
• Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Perform quality control on equipment and notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Maintain CT procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of required education to obtain registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Licensed by the Department of State Health Services Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Preferred
• Job
• Requirements: Previous employment as a CT Technologist Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Computerized Tomography (CT)