CT Technologist I – Pd – All – Imaging

CT Technologist I – Pd – All – Imaging

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography ARRT(R) and upon hire or within 9 months of hire, registered in Computed Tomography ARRT(CT)
• Current California CRT Certificate
• Current California Fluoroscopy Certificate
• Certification in Venipuncture
• BLS Certificate

Responsibilities

• Limits radiation exposure to the patient and other staff members
• Ensures the environment is safe at all times for patients and other staff members
• Explains the Computed Tomography exam to the patient in a way that is informative, but also reassuring
• Positions, transfers and properly immobilizes patients as required
• Performs CT scanning procedures to include instructing patients and selecting techniques
• Performs scanning, reconstruction of proper images, and post processing
• Performs QA on all images prior to ending the exam and sending images to PACS
• Accurately completes documentation according to hospital and department guidelines, e.g., EHR documentation of exam performed, rationale for exam, tech notes, consent forms, etc.
• Performs quality control on CT equipment based on recommendations from the physicist, service engineer, and/or manufacturer as required
• Evaluates personnel and department work volume and flow to ensure efficient patient care by prioritizing work according to urgency and resources
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions
• Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions
• Keeps updated on CT developments through professional journals, on the job training, and other educational opportunities
• Maintains clinical competency by assuming responsibility for continuing education and on-going modality updates
• Assists in performing first aid, CPR and AED
• Participates in peer competency review
• Participates in the training and onboarding of new team members, as well as fellowship, interns and students
• Reports equipment issues to clinical engineering and vendor service engineer per department policy guidelines
• Is aware of and works within hospital and department safety guidelines, including reporting potential hazards and hazardous behavior
• Uses appropriate body mechanics and lifting devices as needed

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.