Computed Tomography Tech

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• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Radiography certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a current or temporary radiography license as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and federal background check as required.

• MD:
  Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians.
• OH:
  Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology.
• PA:
  No state license is required.
• WV:
  Radiography License, Temporary Radiography License or Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

• One (1) year of experience as a computed tomography technologist.

• Prepare rooms, equipment, and materials for patient exams, including sterile technique, and clean and disinfect rooms after each exam.
• Perform examinations per physician orders and explain procedures to patients; document any protocol variations and relay patient history to the radiologist.
• Observe patients and equipment, report unusual occurrences, and assist with transportation as needed.
• Document patient status in the radiology/CT procedure chart.
• Maintain stock supplies, perform general office duties, and ensure proper film labeling and technique.
• Practice safe radiation exposure and protection for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Comply with departmental and hospital policies; participate in patient safety training and reporting of medical errors.
• Produce diagnostic quality images using CT equipment and evaluate images for proper technique.
• Perform diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment, C-Arm, and other equipment as ordered.
• Provide care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform IV insertion/blood draws as needed.
• Administer IV/oral/rectal contrast for CT imaging per protocol.
• Use PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for review.
• Complete all related duties assigned by the department manager or lead technologist.

• Complete annual specialized education related to accreditation; training may be via CBLs, in‑services, or competency validation.

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling.
• Must lift, move, and position patients of all weights, occasionally exerting force up to 100 pounds.
• Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal range.

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, cleaning agents, and disinfectants.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation.

• Knowledge of growth and development and patient needs across the lifespan.
• Understanding of biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, and cultural factors impacting care.
• Knowledge of total patient care, including pain and symptom management for non‑curative cases.

• Level 1:
  No experience required; technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level 1.
• Level 2:
  One year of experience; completes competency of Skill Set Tech 1.
• Level 3:
  Three years of experience; completes Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and three additional skill sets; meets leadership requirements.
• Level 4:
  Five years of experience; completes Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and five additional skill sets; meets leadership requirements.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36
• Shift: Varied (United States)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Non‑Exempt (United States)
• Company: SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center
• Cost Center:…