CT Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

• Requires the utilization of appropriate kV and mA techniques to ensure quality diagnostic CT images.
• Performs daily quality control calibration checks on all equipment in order to ensure the equipment is calibrated and working properly before any patient study is performed.
• Injects patients with radioactive material as per the physician’s order following the prescribed protocol.
• Observes all department documentation policies by filling in all appropriate logs, manuals, charge documents, as well as, reporting equipment problems in order to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Performs quality control, quality assurance and safety tests. Follow radiation safety guidelines to comply with ALARA principle.
• Maintains and develops and retrieves patient films and electronic date for Radiologist interpretation.
• Orders patient-specific radiopharmaceutical doses 1-day prior to use.
• Receives radiopharmaceutical on day of delivery and verifies proper receipt as per policy and procedure. Verifies activity level of the does prior to administration.

Skills:

• Performs CT procedures according to the prescribed protocols in order to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
• Exercises appropriate judgment to assess and respond to patient’s needs prior to, during and after visits in the Radiology department.

Experience:

• 1 year of experience as CT Tech.

Education:

• Graduate of Radiologic Technologist from an Accredited School

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• NYS DOH in Radiologic Technologist
• ARRT certification in Radiography and CT
• BLS certification through AHA.