CT Tech (Possible Bonus Opportunity Available)

WVU Medicine

19d

About The Position

Performs routine diagnostic and special CT/radiology services as ordered, providing patient care and treatment, and assists radiologists and physicians as needed. The employee must hold registries in both diagnostic radiology and CT, demonstrate proficiency in both modalities, and meet yearly competency standards. The role prepares and positions patients for examinations, follows imaging protocols and post-processing procedures, maintains radiation protection and infection-control practices, and ensures accurate patient records and charges. It also includes maintaining equipment and supplies, reporting equipment problems, cross-training new technicians, and maintaining continuing education and CT certification requirements.

Requirements

West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists license.
ARRT registration in Radiography.
ARRT registration in Computed Tomography.
CPR certification.
Registry in both diagnostic radiology and CT, with demonstrated proficiency in both modalities and compliance with yearly competency standards.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including moving and positioning patients of all weights, with occasional exertion exceeding 100 pounds, frequent exertion up to 50 pounds, and constant exertion up to 20 pounds.
Hearing and visual acuity within normal range.
Knowledge of growth and development, patient needs, and scope of treatment.
Understanding of patient biophysical, biopsychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge-planning needs.
Knowledge of total care for patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on control of pain and other symptoms.

Nice To Haves

One year of imaging experience.
Nine months of computed tomography experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiographic examinations, explain procedures, and answer questions about ordered exams.
Position patients according to examination protocols, select appropriate equipment and supplies, and provide radiation protection.
Follow established protocols and post-processing procedures.
Report equipment that is not working properly to the director or manager.
Maintain supplies in clean and sterile condition, transport contaminated instruments and devices for sterilization, and ensure accurate charging.
Instruct and cross-train new technicians in proper methods and procedures for routine diagnostic examinations.
Use sterile and isolation techniques and follow OSHA standards.
Perform routine examinations and procedures established by radiologists.
Maintain continuing education on procedures and techniques, comply with advanced certification requirements, maintain CT registration, and follow ALARA principles.
Keep the work area clean and orderly to help prevent the spread of infection or disease.
Assess patient information in the electronic medical record, maintain accurate records, review patient laboratory records as needed, log off the computer after use, verify required insurance pre-certification, and ensure completed images are available on PACS.