CT Technologist II

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs CT scans of designated anatomy using professional judgment and physician specifications, ensuring technical quality and radiation safety. Provides courteous, professional technical exams and procedures; addresses patient questions and concerns; and maintains confidentiality of protected health information. The role is on-call as required by the department and is based in a hospital offering full hospital services. It provides direct patient care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU cases.

Requirements

Technical school diploma and graduation from 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 appropriate patient care for radiologic procedures.
Knowledge and skills to perform scans on patients of all ages and adapt to different 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, Pennsylvania, within 30 days.
Pennsylvania RT (Registered Technologist Radiology) registration upon hire, or Pennsylvania CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, NMTCB) certification upon hire.
Pennsylvania CT (Computed Tomography) ARRT certification within one year.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers (29 pounds of push force); and perform lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of a patient's weight.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree; graduate of a Health Science program.
Knowledge and skills to perform venipuncture.

Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures and safely operate scanners, injectors, monitors, and other equipment.
Review exam images and repeat images as necessary to achieve the best possible result.
Communicate with patients by using their names, introducing oneself, explaining exams in lay terms, and keeping them informed of progress.
Prepare patient images for radiologist interpretation, administer contrast media according to protocol, complete technical notes, verify images, and promptly send exams to PACS.
Notify a physician of adverse reactions to contrast media or changes in a patient's condition.
Review the patient chart and imaging order before starting an exam to verify pertinent information.
Assess patients' needs and medical histories and educate them in preparation for CT procedures.
Operate the CT scanner for data acquisition, image reconstruction and documentation, and perform quality control measures to ensure optimal image quality.
Attend department and other mandatory meetings with a positive attitude.
Complete scheduled and unscheduled work accurately and promptly to maximize productivity.
Provide on-call coverage as required by the department.
Participate in the holiday rotation.