CT Technologist II

Schuylkill•Bethlehem, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs CT scans of designated anatomy using professional judgment to achieve technical quality according to physician specifications. Provides courteous, professional CT exams and procedures while adhering to radiation safety precautions. Supports patient questions and concerns about exam procedures and processes while maintaining confidentiality of protected health information. The role is based in a hospital offering full hospital services and provides direct care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients. On-call work is required by the department. The position operates CT scanners and related equipment, prepares patients and images, administers contrast media according to protocol, and completes documentation and quality-control measures. The technologist communicates with patients about their exams, monitors their condition, and notifies a physician of adverse contrast reactions or changes in condition.

Requirements

Technical school diploma.
Graduate of an accredited Radiography program or equivalent, or CNMT, or RT(CT) certification.
Less than one year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Ability to provide proper patient care essential to radiologic procedures.
Knowledge and skills to perform scans on patients of all ages while adapting to various protocols.
Proficiency with advanced CT scanning software and post-procedure processing applications.
Strong aptitude for CT technology.
Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and an upbeat demeanor.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania within 30 days.
Registered Technologist in Radiology (RT) for Pennsylvania upon hire, or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through NMTCB for Pennsylvania upon hire.
Computed Tomography (CT) certification through ARRT for Pennsylvania within one year.
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, pushing and pulling patients, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Graduate of a health science program.
Knowledge and skills to perform venipuncture.

Responsibilities

Perform all types of imaging procedures and operate scanners, injectors, and monitors safely and properly.
Review images from all exams and repeat images as necessary to achieve the best possible result.
Address patients by name, introduce oneself, explain exams in lay terms, and keep patients informed of exam progress.
Prepare patient images for radiologist interpretation, administer contrast media per protocol, complete technical notes, verify images, and send exams to PACS promptly.
Notify a physician of adverse reactions to contrast media or changes in a patient's condition.
Review the patient chart and imaging request before beginning an exam to verify pertinent information.
Assess patient needs and medical history, prepare patients for CT procedures, and provide patient education.
Operate the CT scanner for data acquisition, image reconstruction and documentation, and perform quality-control measures to ensure optimal image quality.
Attend department or other mandatory meetings with a positive attitude.
Complete scheduled and unscheduled work accurately and on time to maximize productivity.
Provide on-call coverage as required by the department.
Provide direct patient care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients.