CT Technologist II
About The Position
This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It involves performing CT Scan duties, utilizing CT Scan Technology to provide images of internal organs, bones, and soft tissue. This is a clinical technologist role with specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. Under the direction of the CT Supervisor and the Radiologist, performs CT procedures that follow radiological standards in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Performs a variety of CT procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for designated areas and/or procedures as required. Maintains and monitors department supplies. Continuously strives to develop/improve relationships with all customers. Actively participates in department quality improvement/assurance.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Radiology or related field.
- Radiologic Technologist State License in Computed Tomography.
- Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT).
- CT Technologist Certification (ARRT) or (NMTCB).
- Two (2) years of experience as a CT Technologist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Clerical skills
- Knowledge of scanners, Med Rad inj., PACs, VRC, Powerscribe.
Responsibilities
- Follows hospital protocol for exam routines and produces quality studies in an efficient, timely manner.
- Is competent to operate all equipment in the department or has requested training in specific areas.
- Properly warm up CT scanner and run QA, bring up pressure injector, PACs units and Meditech.
- Completes CT procedure and tasks in an effective and efficient manner, i.e. provide appropriate feedback to patient, clean room, etc.
- Adjust and manipulate image to required specifications, i.e. windowing, contrast, algo, separates exams by accession, create reformatted images, etc.
- Selects proper scanning levels depending upon field of scan and organ selected.
- Ensures that all scans are properly identified anatomically and all appropriate information, i.e. name, date, accession #, order in place, contrast volume and lot #.
- Completes administrative part of procedure; tech edit, escort patient, clean and prepare room.
- Notifies Coordinator or delegate of any/all equipment malfunctions.
- Reports “wet reading” findings to physicians, Emergency Department, Nursing Units, etc. Can access RadPortal if necessary.
- Restores (requests) prior exams for radiologist and VRC if necessary. Can burn CD for patient or ER if requested.
- Stock rooms, request stock to be ordered when necessary. Tidies control rooms. Keeps all work area clean and functional.
- Perform clerical and other duties as necessary to maintain flow and quality expectations.
- Is a team player, interacts well with staff members, other departments and physicians.
- Is committed to assuring that the patient’s expectations of quality service are exceeded.
- Identifies patient by asking name and checking arm band per established procedure.
- Educates each patient in a professional manner, explanation includes what the patient should expect and the timeliness of the exam.
- Takes the initiative to meet customer’s needs and solve customer’s problems or finds someone who can.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
- Overnight shift differentials
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
