CT Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• To operate CT scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body part as requested.
• The technologist must be able to produce quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and able to function independently with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate.
• Takes pertinent patient history.
• Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current medications, allergy information and completed questionnaire.
• Explains procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.
• Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on issues or contacting someone who can.
• Communicates with all customers, co workers, physicians and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
• Adheres to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and Excel core values striving to exceed expectations.
• Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary.
• Administers contrast media for the proper completion of CT scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician. Labels syringes appropriately according to policy.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer and document various medications used during procedures.
• Reconciles patient medications to ensure the patients’ current medications will not interact with the contrast media used.
• Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
• Assists co workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IV’s, completing computer functions, preparation of patients.
• Assists physician with invasive procedures as applicable.
• Verifies physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.
• Utilizes appropriate radiation reducing techniques that do not compromise high quality images.
• Protects patients, self and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
• Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching out monthly and in a timely manner.
• Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
• Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years related experience.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per day: 10.00
Schedule  Days Per Week: 4.00