CT Tech III, Variable

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The CT Tech III performs CT procedures on patients of all ages, including interventional CT procedures and advanced imaging post-processing. The role requires accurate patient positioning and protocol selection, use of imaging equipment, adherence to established imaging and radiation-safety protocols, and performance of quality-control procedures. The technologist provides patient education and care, supports complex patients, mentors students and junior technologists, and serves as a department preceptor. The position also coordinates in the lead technologist’s absence, assists with annual staff competency evaluations and the ACR accreditation process, and works independently with little guidance from the manager. The department is expected to meet all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program or a JRCERT-accredited hospital-based training program.
Two years of experience as a CT Technologist.
ARRT registration in Radiologic Technology (R) and Computed Tomography (CT) upon hire.
ARRT advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT) upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures on patients of all age groups, including interventional procedures.
Position patients, select the correct protocols, and use the required imaging equipment.
Maintain competencies in non-scanner-related components and perform radiological exams when requested.
Follow established imaging protocols and perform quality-control procedures in accordance with ACR guidelines.
Adhere to radiation-safety policies and dose-reduction principles.
Provide patient education and communications according to prescribed standards.
Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequences.
Mentor students and junior technologists and serve as a department preceptor.
Provide direct care for complex patients.
Coordinate in the absence of lead technologists.
Post-process advanced imaging procedures using applications such as Syngo Via.
Ensure the department meets regulatory requirements.
Participate in the ACR accreditation process.
Assist lead technologists with annual staff competency evaluations.
Function independently with little guidance from the manager.