CT Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
• Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection.
• Follows Beaumont philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.
• Performs CT and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Places IV’s as required for injection of contrast media.
• Proficiently operates CT imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information .
• Use effective inter/intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical and support staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Required Associate’s Degree Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.
• 1 year of relevant experience 1-3 years’ experience beyond staff radiographer level.
• Preferred CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration .
• ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required .
• CRT-Computerized Tomography (CT) .
• ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 Year requiredCRT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) .
• AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required.
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) .
• ARC client Upon Hire required.

Physical Demands:

• Pallet to Waist (6″ from floor) > 5 lbs.: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs.
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Sitting: Seldom.
• Standing: Frequently.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Forward Bend – Standing: Seldom.
• Trunk Rotation – Standing: Occasionally.
• Trunk Rotation – Sitting: Seldom.
• Squat: Seldom.
• Driving: Seldom.
• Reach – Above Shoulder: Seldom.
• Reach – at Shoulder or Below: Seldom.
• Handling: Occasionally.
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom.
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom.
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally.
• Visual Acuity 1 [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom.
• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom.