Sun 7a-7:30p

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

The CT Technologist I performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation to support radiologic diagnosis, provides patient care, and assists physicians in administering radiopaque media during routine or special procedures. The technologist produces high-quality images for physician interpretation that meet Centra Health Radiology standards and demonstrates competence with imaging equipment and technology through competency assessments. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines, effective communication, and flexibility to work at various locations and shift times and lengths. The technologist may perform other duties as assigned to support efficient, optimal patient care. This position performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and related techniques, administers non-radioactive contrast, evaluates image quality, and records examination information. Care must be appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients served. All new hires enter the Career Path at this level except for Supervisor roles; after one year in the position, they are eligible to advance if competency requirements are met.

Requirements

Completion of a two-year degree program in Radiologic Technology.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Competence with a variety of imaging equipment and technology, as determined by competency assessments.

Responsibilities

Use radiation safety measures and protective devices in accordance with government regulations to protect patients and staff.
Review and evaluate developed X-rays or computer-generated information for diagnostic suitability in accordance with ALARA guidelines.
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls, exposure time, and distance according to examination specifications.
Explain procedures using the AIDET process and observe patients to support their safety and comfort during examinations.
Follow department-specific standard work and departmental policies.
Enter required information into PACS and evaluate images for technical quality.
Serve as a resource to and collaborate with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
Use aseptic techniques and infection-control procedures consistent with hospital policy.
Secure and return supplies and maintain orderly, clean work areas between patients.
Maintain patient records by entering examination information into RIS and documenting examination changes.
Assess radiograph quality against departmental standards, including collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, and film adequacy.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and spiritual and cultural needs.
Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor consistent with medical ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned.