CT Technologist

Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of extension)

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.

• Performs exams per department protocol.

• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.

• Familiar with the ALARA program and follows proper radiation safety protocol.

• Demonstrates ability to critique own films.

• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration.

• As ordered by the physician and under radiologist/physician supervision administers oral barium products or intravenous contrast material to patients.

• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques

• Provides patient education, as needed and assures patient comfort.

• Understands and operates all CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced.

• Exhibits working knowledge of contrast injectors and laser printers.

• Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging. Incumbent will be able to view, transfer and manipulate images.

• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.

• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and     reporting any equipment failures or problems.

Required Certification:

• ARRT
• BLS (CPR)
• IV certification
• Infection Control.

Shift: Morning/Evening/Night