CT Technologist - Radiology CT Scan

Position Responsibilities:
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing:
Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
Patient Care:
Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
Adjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
Education
Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology Required Or
Associate's Degree Preferred
Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required

Experience
1 Year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT Required or
no experience w/ARRT-CT Required

Licenses and Certifications
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R Upon Hire Required And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) Upon Hire Required Or
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 Months Required And
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.