Computerized Axial Tomography Technician - 3D

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

3d

About The Position

Responsible for the 3D reformatting procedures on CT and MRI acquired data.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, with 1 year of experience required in CT and 3-D.
• Knowledge of current practices and billing compliance.
• Must be available to work on-call duties and/or work variable shifts.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of all applicable aspects of the electronic medical record, radiology information system, and PACS.
• Radiographer NH OR Radiation Therapist NH OR Medical Imaging/Rad Ther - NH
• BLS within 30 days
• Radiologic Technologist - Radiography (RT - R)

Responsibilities

• Selects proper protocol to obtain optimal post processed models.
• Evaluates models and sends to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Maintains departmental 3D reformatting protocol documentation.
• Educates CT and MRI technologists who participate in 3D reformatting about the protocols and changes.
• Develops training programs.
• Creates, implements, supervises, and acts upon a QA/QC program specific to post processing.
• Ensures equipment failures are reported and documented.
• Performs multi-plane reconstruction and sends to PACS.
• Performs computerized tomography procedures.
• Reviews electronic medical record for patient history and pertinent information.
• Reviews protocol prescribed by radiologist and discusses for clarification.
• Transfers patient to scan room and positions patient.
• Administers contrast material according to radiologist prescription by means of an existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line.
• Recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.
• Selects proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data; performs scan.
• Evaluates images and sends to PACS.
• Documents contrast in electronic medical record.
• Performs daily calibration check on equipment; cleans and performs minor maintenance procedures.
• Reports problems to Team Leader.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed