Ct Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
• No experience required.
• ARRT Registered and registered in CT
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
• CPR
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Data entry skills

Nice To Haves

• 3D Imaging preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients and procedures.
• Communicate with nursing or physician concerning patient.
• Inform nursing of patients that need IV sedation or biopsies.
• Fill out questionnaires on all patients between the ages of 12-55 yrs. old.
• Positions patients accurately for all CT procedures.
• Patients are transferred and positioned correctly for anatomy to be demonstrated for best visibility.
• Know scanning protocols in depth.
• Must be able to perform procedures correctly using protocol book for reference.
• Studies must be done in a timely manner and taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after completion of exam.
• Write time procedure is finished and filmed on patient board.
• Films must be archived and taken to radiologist for reading.
• Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient.
• Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times.
• Adequate supplies and linens must always be available.
• Tables and trays must be cleaned after each patient.
• Use proper technique when injection IV contrast.
• Ensure IV is working and checked first with an injection of saline.
• Choose correct method of injection (hand or injector).
• Must be proficient in filming from imaging workstation.
• 3D imaging and multiplanar reconstruction.
• Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Explains CT procedure to patient and/or family member.
• Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history and clinical from patient, floor or physician's office.
• Informs patients and families of all delays.
• Trains co-workers and students.
• Assist other technologists when not busy in assigned CT room.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical.
• Charges procedure, supplies and surgical codes when exam is completed.
• Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time.
• Adds surgical charges when needed.
• Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor, in-charge tech and documents confirmation numbers.
• Appropriate forms must be completed for all procedures.
• Fill out contrast sheet on all patients receiving IV and rectal contrast.
• A contrast media form must be filled out on all patients, CT forms must be filled out on all patients.
• Communicates with radiologist to determine appropriate protocols for each exam.
• Correct protocols are utilized as prescribed by the radiologist.
• Procedures must be performed as directed by the radiologist.
• Correct scans as performed.
• Demonstrates recognition of anatomy and pathology as related to scan being processed.
• Perform warm up calibrations as needed.
• Maintain competency needed for working in the CT department.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.