Multi-Modality CT Technologist

Riverside Hospital•Onancock, VA

About The Position

The Multi-Modality CT Technologist works in a hospital setting and performs CT and radiologic exams requested by referring physicians, following Riverside Health System (RHS) policies and procedures. The role includes preparing patients and explaining exams, addressing patient questions and concerns, performing IV insertions and contrast injections, and completing required patient and equipment screening and technical documentation. The technologist assists radiologists with CT imaging procedures, selects appropriate protocols to obtain optimal images, and provides clinical documentation within the scope of practice. The role emphasizes safety and quality, prevention of harm through adherence to policies and procedures, ALARA principles, and applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. It also includes preparing equipment and supplies, coordinating and documenting patient care, reporting variances, and maintaining sufficient inventory to avoid interruptions in service. The position requires call rotation and irregular shifts.

Requirements

ARRT (CT) Registry and Radiology (R) Registry upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.

Nice To Haves

CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist radiologists in performing CT imaging procedures.
Select appropriate protocols to obtain optimal images and provide clinical documentation within scope of practice.
Perform work with a high degree of safety and quality and apply policies, procedures, protocols, and safety behaviors to prevent or reduce harm.
Prepare equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies needed to support quality patient care.
Follow ALARA principles according to policy.
Adhere to applicable regulatory and accrediting standards and report variances.
Coordinate patient care and perform effective assessment, actions, and documentation.
Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure services are not interrupted.
Perform CT and radiologic exams requested by referring physicians in accordance with RHS policies and procedures.
Prepare patients, explain exams, respond to patient questions and concerns, perform IV insertions and contrast injections, and complete patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.