Ct Tech

Covenant Health•Lenoir City, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist operates high-radiation-producing equipment to obtain high-quality computed tomography images and maintains a safe CT environment. The role performs imaging examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner and supports diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention. The position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift at Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Lenoir City, Tennessee.

Requirements

Successfully completed an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.
Must maintain one of the following credential 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) status.

Responsibilities

Perform CT examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner.
Operate the CT system, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment; select exam parameters based on protocols and other factors affecting image acquisition.
Evaluate scans for technical quality, perform post-processing, complete exams in the electronic medical record, and send images to PACS.
Adjust protocols and radiation dose as appropriate to maintain established ACR and AAPM Dose Reference Levels, and obtain high-quality scans in a timely manner.
Assist radiologists in developing protocols and imaging techniques and with CT procedures such as biopsies; ensure time-outs are performed.
Screen patients and others for CT safety; obtain patient history and complete and verify required consents or permits.
Instruct and educate patients, monitor them during exams, position them and equipment appropriately, and address their physical and psychological needs while maintaining safety and comfort.
Use immobilization and protective equipment and follow CT safety, aseptic technique, universal precautions, and infection-prevention processes.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer prescribed medications; perform venipuncture and administer contrast media as ordered or required by the procedure; operate pressure/power injectors and administer oral or rectal contrast as needed.
Perform lab draws when applicable.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow; perform clerical tasks and assist with inventory control.
Educate, train, orient, and assist new staff members and provide education for student technologists.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) status and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education; work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.