Cat Scan Technologist

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Make an impact at TriHealth. Use your CT expertise in a supportive, team‑focused environment that values your skill, prioritizes patient care. Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you. Under the direction of the radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the CT technologist performs procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Technologists are responsible for the performance of high-quality diagnostic images utilizing proper techniques with established protocols. This position utilizes independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for accurate diagnosis. This position demonstrates competencies in identification of pathology, interventional biopsies, 3-D reconstruction, patient positioning, contrast injections, IV access, and new protocols. This position is responsible for orienting new staff, troubleshooting equipment, patient and public safety, maintaining accurate records, assisting in student education, proper use and care of the equipment, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, complies with infection prevention procedures, and performs other duties as required. At some locations, this position is required to perform x-ray exams. This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the ARRT and the state of Ohio.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Allied Health (Required)
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
Knowledge of Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Venipuncture, radiation safety procedures
Basic Life Support (BLS)
ARRT - Computed Tomography within 2 Yrs Required
Required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the state of Ohio and is required to maintain ARRT and ODH licensure.

Responsibilities

Performs procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries.
Responsible for the performance of high-quality diagnostic images utilizing proper techniques with established protocols.
Utilizes independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for accurate diagnosis.
Demonstrates competencies in identification of pathology, interventional biopsies, 3-D reconstruction, patient positioning, contrast injections, IV access, and new protocols.
Responsible for orienting new staff.
Troubleshooting equipment.
Ensuring patient and public safety.
Maintaining accurate records.
Assisting in student education.
Ensuring proper use and care of the equipment.
Working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care.
Maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
Complies with infection prevention procedures.
Performs other duties as required.
Required to perform x-ray exams (at some locations).
Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's.
Selects proper imaging protocols, parameters based on clinical history and follows departmental procedures.
Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department.
Demonstrates the ability to consistently produce and evaluate CTs for diagnostic interpretation.
Ensures work is completed before submitting it.
Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.