Comp Tomography Tech II

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

5d•$37 - $45

About The Position

Operates CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures. Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, including preparing patients with proper sterile technique and ensuring they are prepared for procedures. Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence and ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care. The role is responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment, keeping abreast of medical device uses, and taking precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation. It provides direct care for procedures performed in the area, supports patient and family education, and may assist with research and related activities. The technologist demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, provides more complex technical care to meet identified patient needs, assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate time sequence, and acts as a resource for students and junior technologists. Other related duties may be required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered with the ARRT at a minimum.
At least two years of experience, including one year in CT.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in CT.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce scans for diagnostic and invasive procedures.
Provide quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Prepare patients using proper sterile technique and ensure they are prepared for procedures.
Communicate patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
Operate imaging and specialty equipment properly and keep abreast of medical device uses.
Take precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
Assume responsibility for and provide direct care for procedures performed in the area.
Provide quality care to patients during procedures.
Assist with patient and family education.
Support or assist in research and related activities, as needed.
Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
Provide complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate time sequence.
Act as a resource for students and junior technologists.
Perform other related duties as required.