CT Tech Level 2

CAMC Health System•Charleston, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clearly defined computed tomography (CT) studies for use by radiologists in diagnosing patient illness. The role performs CT procedures without constant supervision of technical details, using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. It includes obtaining relevant patient history; preparing, positioning, and immobilizing patients; administering contrast media; operating the CT scanner; documenting records; coordinating care and procedures with other departments and care providers; and assisting radiologists with certain examinations. The position also supports radiation safety and patient education, maintains sterile technique and clean, safe work areas, assists with equipment service and preventive maintenance, and provides clinical instruction to student technologists. The employee must demonstrate the required patient-group knowledge and ongoing competency for independent performance of assigned tasks. Common duties include maintaining required education, providing positive customer service, following attendance and departmental policies, participating in quality improvement, working cost-effectively, and performing work in accordance with scheduling practices that may include overtime, various shifts, and on-call situations.

Requirements

Post-high-school diploma or certificate program.
Formalized training at an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential.
Radiologic Technologist license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) credential, required within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrate patient-group knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient ages identified by the department, including obtaining and interpreting information about patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding the range of treatment needed.
Demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties specified in the job description and department competency checklist.

Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures without constant supervision of technical details.
Perform a variety of technical procedures using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to support radiologists’ CT diagnoses.
Obtain the patient’s medical history relevant to the CT examination.
Transfer and position patients and provide immobilization devices as needed before injection.
Prepare and administer contrast media, ensuring consent is available before injection and supporting quality CT studies.
Operate CT equipment to produce quality scans and provide protection in accordance with prescribed standards.
Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the CT scanner.
Process film in a timely and effective manner and document records.
Develop a plan of care to meet patients’ diagnostic needs and coordinate procedures with other departments, nursing units, physicians, and visitors.
Assist the radiologist with certain examinations.
Prepare and administer radio-opaque contrast for certain examinations.
Practice sterile techniques; maintain order and cleanliness in assigned work areas and report unsafe conditions.
Instruct student technologists in clinical training, including demonstrating and explaining CT equipment operation and examinations.
Provide radiation education and safety information to patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
Coordinate equipment service and preventive maintenance directly with the service company.
Attend meetings and seminars to maintain current knowledge and skills.
Maintain and document applicable required education.
Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations and comply with the company’s attendance policy.
Participate in departmental and institutional continuous quality improvement activities and perform work cost-effectively.
Follow departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including those concerning overtime, varied shifts, and on-call situations.
Work in alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic plan and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.