Comp Tomography Tech III

Emory Healthcare•Lithonia, GA

5d•$39 - $47

About The Position

Operates CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic scans and perform invasive CT procedures. Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures, communicates patient needs and responses through verbal and written correspondence, and prepares patients for invasive CT procedures using proper sterile technique. Ensures accurate and complete documentation of patient care, operates imaging and specialty equipment properly, keeps current with medical-device uses, and takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to X-radiation. Assumes responsibility for and provides direct care for procedures in the area, ensures patients are prepared, and assists with patient and family education. May support or assist with research and related activities. Applies knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology and provides the more complex technical care needed to meet patient needs. Assists with planning and performing multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate time sequence, serves as a resource for students and junior technicians, and regularly provides direct care to more complex patients. May coordinate in the Level IV's absence and assist colleagues with recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient-care situations. Works independently with little supervisor guidance and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered with the ARRT at a minimum.
At least three years of experience, including one year in CT.
Advanced certification in CT.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment, power injectors, and other medical equipment to produce diagnostic scans and perform invasive CT procedures.
Provide care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Communicate patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Prepare patients having invasive CT procedures using proper sterile technique.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of 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.
Ensure patients are prepared for procedures and assist with patient and family education.
Support or assist in research and related activities as needed.
Provide complex technical care to meet identified patient needs, using knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
Assist with planning and performing multiple diagnostic procedures in an appropriate time sequence.
Act as a resource for students and junior technicians.
Provide direct care to more complex patients.
Coordinate in the Level IV's absence.
Assist colleagues in recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient-care situations.
Work independently with little guidance from a supervisor.
Perform other related duties as required.