CT Tech

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• This position uses ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgement to perform high quality scans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job.
• Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure production of quality images.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol.
• Reviews and evaluates images for quality, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring that all necessary anatomical structures are captured.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC program and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
• As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers contrast media to patients per protocol and provides education to patients regarding safety concerns inherent to contrast administration.
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in CT technology, techniques, and protocols by participating in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Assists and instructs students and other radiology technologists in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R).
• Licensure in state of practice as applicable.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Computed Tomography Technologist – American Registry of Radiography Technologists ARRT (R)(CT).
• For caregivers hired in this role in the State of Colorado, a Fluoroscopy certification.

Experience:

• 1-2 years’ Work Experience CT Experience in a hospital setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates understanding of sectional anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating CT equipment with a strong understanding of CT imaging techniques and protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocols relating to contrast administration, including contrast injector operation as applicable.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging including ability to view, transfer and manipulate images.
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and can respond appropriately.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff.