CT Technologist II
About The Position
Performs CT scans of designated anatomy using professional judgment and physician specifications, ensuring technical image quality and radiation safety. Provides courteous, professional CT exams and procedures; addresses patients’ questions and concerns; and maintains confidentiality of protected health information. The role provides direct care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and ICU patients, in a hospital offering full services. Departmental on-call coverage is required as needed. The technologist prepares patients and reviews relevant charts, performs CT procedures and image reconstruction, administers contrast per protocol, monitors patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition, and prepares images for radiologist interpretation through PACS. The role also completes technical documentation and quality-control measures, attends required meetings, and completes scheduled and unscheduled work accurately and promptly. This is an onsite night-shift position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m., a flexible start time, and holiday rotation. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited radiography technical 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 certification for Pennsylvania within 30 days.
- Pennsylvania RT (Registered Technologist Radiology) registration upon hire, or Pennsylvania CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification through NMTCB upon hire.
- Pennsylvania ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) certification within one year.
- Ability to work the Monday–Friday 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule, flex the start time, and participate in holiday rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree graduate of a Health Science program.
- Knowledge and skills to perform venipuncture.
Responsibilities
- Perform CT imaging procedures and operate scanners, injectors, monitors, and other equipment safely and properly.
- Review images from all exams and repeat images as needed to achieve the best possible result.
- Communicate with patients by introducing oneself, explaining exams in lay terms, and keeping patients informed of progress.
- Prepare patient images for radiologist interpretation in PACS; 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 prescription before beginning an exam to verify pertinent information.
- Assess patient needs and medical history, prepare patients for CT procedures, and provide patient education.
- Operate CT scanners 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 promptly to maximize productivity.
- Provide on-call coverage as required by the department.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
