CT Technologist

Job Summary

Job Summary: Operate CT scanners to obtain diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. Responsible for producing quality images for radiologist interpretation and functioning independently with minimal supervision.

• Greet patients by introducing yourself and verifying their name and birthdate.
• Take pertinent patient history, review procedure orders, documentation, current medications, allergy information, and completed questionnaires.
• Explain procedures to patients and address any questions to ensure understanding.
• Anticipate patient needs, keep them and their families informed of delays, and respond to concerns appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with all customers, coworkers, physicians, and their office staff, respecting differences.
• Adhere to all hospital/Imaging Center policies and core values, striving to exceed expectations.
• Position patients, scan, and archive procedures according to established protocols, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Utilize proper venipuncture techniques for contrast media administration when necessary, and administer contrast media as directed by a physician.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer, and document various medications used during procedures.
• Reconcile patient medications to ensure no interactions with contrast media used.
• Complete all work in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
• Assist coworkers in other modalities as appropriate, including starting IVs, completing computer functions, and preparing patients.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures as applicable.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon them appropriately.
• Utilize appropriate radiation-reducing techniques without compromising image quality.
• Protect patients, self, and other personnel from radiation exposure, and wear and store dosimeters appropriately.
• Use appropriate devices for moving patients to ensure safety for both patients and self.
• Observe patients and assist as necessary to minimize the risk of falls or other injuries.

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

• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.

• Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology school.

• ARRT certification.
• Ohio License as Radiographer.
• BLS (American Heart Association).