CT Technologist I - Imaging Department

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist I performs computed tomography examinations and assists radiologists and physician assistants during invasive procedures. The technologist verifies orders, identifies and prepares patients, obtains relevant medical histories and clinical information, administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols, and evaluates image quality. The role includes basic patient care, responding to changes in patient condition and medical emergencies, maintaining radiation and infection-control safety, operating radiology systems, and keeping the work area clean and stocked. The position is PRN and may require rotating shifts, call back, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency recognized by ARRT in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB certification for Nuclear Medicine.
Advanced ARRT registry in CT required within one year of hire.
BLS certification required.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Ability to meet moderate-to-heavy physical demands, including lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.

Responsibilities

Examine requests and verify orders for assigned patients; refer or question orders with the Radiologist and contact the ordering provider about discrepancies.
Identify patients using two identifiers, assist them, explain procedures, prepare them, and document on the appropriate worksheets.
Interview patients and review medical records to obtain pertinent clinical history; record histories on requisitions and correlate test results and laboratory data with the exam.
Assume responsibility for the exam from its beginning through completion of dictated results.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols, record contrast details when requested, and document contrast administration in the MAR.
Evaluate technical image quality and consult a Radiologist when needed; recognize abnormal anatomy and process additional or reconstructed images and measurements as instructed.
Perform basic patient care, inform nursing personnel of changes in patient condition, initiate life-support measures when necessary, and assist with code blue procedures.
Perform CT scanning and assist the Radiologist or PA during invasive procedures using proper sterile technique and infection-control practices.
Follow bloodborne pathogen, isolation, infection-control, radiation-safety, fire-safety, and other hospital safety procedures.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department and engineering personnel.
Attend in-service classes and complete required safety modules; perform accurately and promptly during crises and emergencies.
Rotate shifts as required, including call back, holidays, and weekends, and follow the hospital attendance policy.
Operate the radiology computer system, including entering orders and charging procedures and supplies.
Maintain a neat, clean, and fully stocked work area.
Assist other medical personnel, including anesthesia, when they perform exams or services in conjunction with a CT scan.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by leaders.