CT TECH

Covenant Health•Lenoir City, TN

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs complex tasks using high-radiation-producing equipment to obtain high-quality CT images and is responsible for maintaining a safe CT environment. This full-time position is based at Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Lenoir City, Tennessee, and is listed as a night-shift role for 72 hours per pay period. The technologist operates CT systems, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment; selects exam parameters and protocols; evaluates and post-processes scans; completes exams in the electronic medical record; and sends images to PACS. The role includes adjusting protocols and radiation dose in accordance with established ACR and AAPM Dose Reference Levels, obtaining images in a timely manner, and assisting radiologists with protocol and technique development. The technologist screens and identifies patients and others for CT safety, obtains patient histories and required consents, provides instructions and education, positions and monitors patients, and supports their physical and psychological needs. The role also includes infection prevention, medication and contrast administration within scope of practice, venipuncture as needed, assisting with CT procedures such as biopsies, coordinating scheduling and patient flow, supporting inventory control, and educating and orienting staff and students. The technologist maintains Basic Life Support (BLS), completes annual education, follows policies and safety standards, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Requirements

Successfully complete an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.
Maintain one of the following certification pathways: ARRT (R), with ARRT (CT) required within one year; NMTCB certification, with ARRT (CT) required within one year; or ARDMS certification, with ARRT (CT) required within one year.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures under the order of a licensed medical practitioner.
Operate CT systems, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to produce high-quality CT images.
Select exam parameters and apply established protocols and other factors affecting data acquisition.
Evaluate scans for technical quality, post-process images, complete exams in the electronic medical record, and send images to PACS.
Adjust protocols and radiation dose to maintain established ACR and AAPM Dose Reference Levels.
Obtain high-quality CT scans in a timely manner and assist radiologists in developing protocols and imaging techniques.
Screen patients and others for CT safety; obtain patient histories and complete and verify required consents or permits.
Educate and instruct patients, monitor them during exams, position them safely, and address their physical and psychological needs.
Use immobilization and protective equipment, apply CT safety principles, and follow aseptic technique, universal precautions, and infection-prevention processes.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer prescribed medications; perform venipuncture for contrast administration as needed within scope of practice; operate pressure/power injectors; and administer oral or rectal contrast or perform lab draws as applicable.
Assist radiologists with CT procedures, including biopsies, and ensure time-outs are performed.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow, perform clerical tasks, and assist with inventory control.
Educate, train, orient, and assist new staff; provide education for student technologists.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.