Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - Radiology

Cheshire Medical Center•Keene, NH

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Director Radiology Services and the clinical direction of the Radiologists, the Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist performs all scheduled and emergency CT procedures assigned by the CT Supervisor. The role includes instructing patients about procedures, transferring and positioning patients, assisting with surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures, selecting appropriate scanning techniques, and completing scans. The technologist reconstructs images, identifies and delineates abnormalities using broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, and reports system problems to the CT Supervisor, Radiation Safety Officer, and Radiologist. The role also requires following electrical and radiation safety rules, participating in department and hospital education programs and related professional learning, and training technologists learning the CT scanning specialty.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved program in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT registered or registry eligible, with registry achieved within one year required.
Current license with the New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
Acquire CPR certification within three months of hire and maintain it annually.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Computed Tomography preferred.
ARRT advanced certification in Computed Tomography preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and emergency CT procedures assigned by the CT Supervisor.
Explain procedures to patients and transfer and position them for scanning.
Assist with surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures.
Select appropriate scanning techniques and complete scans.
Reconstruct images and identify and delineate abnormalities using knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
Recognize system problems and notify the CT Supervisor, Radiation Safety Officer, and Radiologist.
Follow safety rules related to electrical and radiation hazards.
Participate in Radiology department and hospital in-service education programs, workshops, seminars, visits to other institutions, and learning about new techniques.
Train other technologists learning the CT scanning specialty.