CT Technologist

Sutter Health•Antioch, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist coordinates and produces quality computerized tomography (CT) studies and assists in CT guided procedures. The technologist must demonstrate and exercise critical thinking skills, knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy/physiology, radiation safety, venipuncture, and safe medication administration, specific to contrast media and adjunct medications. The technologist is responsible for the safe operation of sophisticated imaging and ancillary equipment to produce quality CT procedures. The CT Technologist ensures accurate documentation and image transmission and storage, professional and effective communication, and demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate criteria when working with all patients, which include high risk and critically ill patients. Responsible for accurate charge capture and documentation.

Requirements

Graduation from an JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technologist Program provided prior to start date
CRT-Certified Radiologic Technologist (from state where work is being performed) provided prior to start date
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
General knowledge of diagnostic computerized tomography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS)).
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Nice To Haves

Radiology Fluoroscopy within 180 Days of hire if required at the affiliate.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and produces quality computerized tomography (CT) studies.
Assists in CT guided procedures.
Demonstrates and exercises critical thinking skills, knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy/physiology, radiation safety, venipuncture, and safe medication administration, specific to contrast media and adjunct medications.
Responsible for the safe operation of sophisticated imaging and ancillary equipment to produce quality CT procedures.
Ensures accurate documentation and image transmission and storage.
Maintains professional and effective communication.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate criteria when working with all patients, including high risk and critically ill patients.
Responsible for accurate charge capture and documentation.
Performs routine CT and X-ray examinations.
Ensures the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Builds collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.