CT Technologist

Opportunity:

CT Technologist - CT Tech

Job Details:

• Operate and maintain x-ray equipment, fluoroscopic equipment, and c-arm, ensuring proper functionality and safety
• Capture and process x-ray, fluoroscopic, and c-arm images, ensuring proper image quality and clarity
• Responsible for all aspects of quality control for the x-ray area as required
• Operate computed tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross-sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes
• Assist and administer contrast media as ordered by Radiologist
• Assist radiologists during interventional procedures such as biopsies, injections, and drainages using CT images for guidance
• Responsible for all aspects of quality control for the CT area as required
• Operate magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes
• Interview patients to explain MRI procedures and request removal of metal objects hazardous to patients and equipment
• Monitor staff and patients entering scan room to ensure no one is wearing or carrying metal or other hazardous items
• Responsible for all aspects of quality control for the MRI area as required
• Transport patients according to their physical abilities relative to the exams requested
• Guide, manage, and protect patients according to department policies, procedures, and all applicable rules and standards
• Use positioning aids as needed to produce quality patient exams
• Assist in preparing staff and patient schedules to maximize efficiency while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs
• Ensure all areas of the section are clean, well-appointed, and attractive for patients
• Practice sterile technique and Universal Precautions
• Evaluate exams for technical quality
• Maintain all records, logs, and reports according to department policies and procedures
• Clean rooms and restock linen and supplies as needed following each examination
• Make follow-up calls to patients or physicians as necessary and perform other administrative tasks as needed
• Assist in the training of Radiology students
• ARRT certification required