CT Technologist Registered

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs CT examinations including special procedure examinations under the direction of the supervisor and CT Section Head.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved two year radiologic training program.
• Must have the ability to function as a team member and the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
• Registered with the ARRT.
• Meets continuing education requirements set forth by the ARRT.
• Registered in CT meeting continuing education requirements.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on GE Systems is preferred.
• Two years’ work experience in CT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets each patient in a pleasant manner and provides excellent customer service to the patients, families and other staff members they come in contact with.
• Evaluates request for correctness of examinations ordered - checks diagnosis, physician order, lab results and patient identification prior to exam.
• Obtains prior and current patient history; documents pertinent information in PACS and Meditech.
• Prepares and positions patients for examinations.
• Determines best study and technique using ALARA guidelines and established protocols.
• Takes correct images for examination.
• Assists the Radiologist during special procedure examinations.
• Demonstrates IV competency, performs blood draws and point of care lab testing as needed.
• Takes call as needed.
• Prepares machines before use.
• Prepares barium and other contrast media’s for use; injects contrast media as needed.
• Verifies and provides proper prep for outpatients.
• Performs other related technical patient care duties as assigned.
• Maintains adequate inventory for work area.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Maintains yearly Image Gently/Image Wisely pledges.
• Performs shut down procedure of unit as needed.
• Assists with documentation management, clerical duties and patient transportation.
• Burns CD’s when needed.
• Escorts patients throughout department and/or hospital.
• Assists in office functions as needed.
• Assists with scheduling of patients when requested by centralized scheduling.
• Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees