CT TECH - LEWES

Beebe Healthcare•Lewes, DE

About The Position

Performs computerized axial tomography procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures. The CT Tech reviews consultation requests and special instructions, obtains patient history, works with Radiologists as needed, and ensures documentation and billing accurately reflect the examination performed. The role includes performing routine CT procedures, evaluating scan quality, explaining examinations to patients, and applying appropriate radiation protection practices. The position also supports CT-guided drainages and biopsies, prepares and administers contrast media according to department policies, evaluates lab values when required, and verifies patient consent and understanding of procedural risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The CT Tech maintains equipment and supplies, completes required documentation and equipment logs, responds to emergencies, and uses department radiology software and electronic health record systems. The role requires ongoing learning and collaboration with colleagues.

Requirements

ARRT-CT (Computed Tomography) credential.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Associate degree in a related field.
Complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
Essential competencies include clear written and verbal communication, ability to maintain confidential patient and team-member information, ability to withstand crisis situations, customer-service skills, and knowledge and experience with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

One year of CAT Scan experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review consultation requests for special instructions and consult with the Radiologist as necessary.
Obtain patient history for correlation with the scan.
Ensure billing codes match the examination performed.
Begin and end procedures and document scans and relevant paperwork.
Follow through with urgent add-on requests.
Greet patients, confirm their identification, and introduce yourself.
Explain examination procedures to patients and accompanying family members.
Provide radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed standards.
Perform routine CT scan procedures according to established protocols.
Evaluate scans for technical quality and demonstrate the anatomy under investigation.
Maintain a working knowledge of equipment in the CT department and perform visual preventative safety inspections.
Identify and communicate problems to the immediate supervisor.
Recognize emergencies, initiate code procedures, and administer first aid or CPR as needed.
Complete follow-up documentation, including contrast reaction forms, extravasation reports, and Safety Tracking Tools.
Assist Radiologists with CT-guided drainages and biopsies.
Verify that patients have consented and understand the risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up for procedures.
Prepare and administer contrast media according to department policies and procedures.
Evaluate lab values as required before administering contrast media and beginning interventional procedures.
Use aseptic technique and properly label and handle multidose containers.
Maintain IV competency.
Stock supplies and monitor and report shortages and special-order items.
Keep the work area clean and neat and maintain daily equipment logs.
Use Radiology PC software programs such as Novius, Invision, and Document Scanning; access Scheduling.com and order patient exams in Invision as necessary.
Seek educational opportunities, share new knowledge, demonstrate willingness to learn, and volunteer for special assignments.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Sign-on and referral bonuses for select positions.
Tuition assistance up to $5,000.
Paid time off.
Long-term sick accrual.
Employer Contribution Plan.
Free short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
Zero copay for drugs on the prescription plan for certain conditions.
College Bound 529 Savings Plan.
Life insurance.
Beebe Perks via Work Advantage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pet insurance.