CT Technologist

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• Current BLS
• CT Technologist certified
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an approved school and the ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Experience:

• 3 years of experience

Other Qualifications Required:

• Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to work independently.
• Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
• Strong interest in scientific and technical skills and knowledge.
• Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to perform well independently.
• Able to follow detailed instructions.
• Exact and precise.
• Highly self-motivated.

Lifting Requirements:

Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stop, lift, and walk without restrictions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilites:

• Operate head or body x-ray scanners, which create a computer-generated cross-sectional image, commonly called a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan
• Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations
• Provide patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures (ie, contrast IV, oral and rectal, and  checking GFR for all patients receiving contrast)
• Take the patient’s medical history before the exam
• Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated
• Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients.
• Mandatory on-call for ER exams or Stat exams, Sunday to Saturday, our facility is 24 hours
• Prepares and maintains records and files as directed (clipboard log, Care Vue, Putty, superbill, orders)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions (e.g., pipetting).
• Sometimes it requires lifting and moving lab equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
• Physically assist patients onto examination tables, which may involve lifting or repositioning.
• Hold or manipulate imaging equipment that can weigh 25-50 lbs.