Comp Tomography Tech II

Emory•Decatur, GA

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 using proper sterile technique and ensuring they are ready 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. Ensures proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment and stays current on medical-device uses. Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation. Assumes responsibility for and provides direct care during procedures, supports patient and family education, and may assist with research and related activities. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and provides 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 technicians. Performs other related duties as 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.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
Ability to provide complex technical care and assist with planning multiple diagnostic procedures.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in CT is preferred.

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 for procedures using proper sterile technique and ensure they are prepared for procedures.
Communicate patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care.
Ensure proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment 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 during procedures.
Assist with patient and family education.
Support or assist in research and related activities as needed.
Apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to provide complex technical care that meets identified patient needs.
Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in the appropriate time sequence.
Act as a resource for students and junior technicians.
Perform other related duties as required.