CT Technologist

Overview

CT Technologist role at Children's National Hospital. The CT Technologist will perform a wide variety of high quality CT scans while providing excellent patient care.

$84,468.80/yr - $/yr

• Performance of clinical and research procedures in CT imaging.
• Work with Nuclear Medicine Technologists to perform PET/CT exams.
• Operate imaging equipment safely and efficiently; adjust scan sequences to enhance image quality when needed.
• Orient new technologists to pediatric imaging protocols.
• Maintain department and hospital communications and respond to operational updates.

• Verify exam requests and patient information.
• Ensure correct patient data on images and accurate exam charges and RIS entries.
• Follow procedures for equipment warm-up, phantom scanning, and shutdown; ensure exams are available on PACS.
• Track scanner data to meet American College of Radiology (ACR) requirements.

• Maintain scanner and exam room cleanliness and stock supplies needed for efficient exams.
• Greet patients and families professionally; explain procedures clearly and obtain cooperation for timely exams.
• Aim to meet scheduled appointment times and handle stat/add-on requests; provide follow-up information as needed.
• Share on-call responsibilities with CT Technologists.

• Adhere to OSHA regulations and patient safety guidelines; conduct Time Outs before procedures.
• Assess pregnancy status for female adolescents when relevant.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly and complete mandatory reviews.

• Identify opportunities to perform exams and coordinate patient throughput for timely service.
• Communicate effectively during handoffs and with faculty/colleagues.
• Escalate personnel issues to management to ensure safety and staffing.

• 1 year of clinical CT imaging experience in a hospital or outpatient setting (Required)
• Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required); R.T. (R) (CT) ARRRT certification;
  Cross-trained staff must attain Post-Primary certification within 1 year (Required)
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and imaging protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot and recognize equipment malfunctions