CT Scan Tech

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment (Client Sensation).
• Verify patient identity and review medical records to ensure appropriateness of the exam or procedure.
• Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical histories, and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
• Explain procedures to patients, including the side effects of pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up instructions.
• Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per the script.
• Review images, make initial observations, document any deviations from protocol, and communicate relevant data to the radiologist.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
• Participate in process improvement activities, including but not limited to:

Additional Duties:

• Quality of care.
• Patient flow.
• Reject-repeat analysis.
• Patient satisfaction.
• Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
• Be available for call/standby shifts as required by the department.
• May perform duties of a Radiologic Technologist as needed.

Certifications:

• ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology (R) and Computed Tomography (CT).
• BLS certification (must be through the American Heart Association and attached to submission).

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as both a Radiologic and CT Technologist.
• Must be familiar with Client Sensation CT machine.
• Experience with digital X-ray equipment required.