CT Technologist - Wage
About The Position
Responsible for performing routine to complex CT procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols under the direction/supervision of a radiologist in an educational hospital based CT department where a wide variety of exams are regularly performed. Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas. Ensures proper safety standards are met. Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols. Properly identifies and explains procedure to patient. Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects contrast media under the direction of a physician. Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established CT protocols to achieve the highest quality image. Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as needed. Assists in maintaining supply inventory. Participates in on-going service and process improvement efforts. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a JRC accredited program in Radiography required.
- Eligible for ARRT (CT) certification required.
- Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T.) required.
- ARRT (CT) certification required within one year of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- performing routine to complex CT procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury
- performing quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas
- ensuring proper safety standards are met
- operating required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols
- properly identifying and explaining procedure to patient
- starting IV access according to standard procedure and injects contrast media under the direction of a physician
- preparing and positioning patient for procedure by using established CT protocols to achieve the highest quality image
- instructing students and residents and performs preceptor duties as needed
- assisting in maintaining supply inventory
- participating in on-going service and process improvement efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
