CT Technologist

About this Job:

Now offering a limited‑time $10,000 sign‑on bonus! Med Star Health is looking for a CT (Computed Tomography) Technologist to join our team at Medstar Washington Hospital Center.

Monday‑Friday 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

• Operates diagnostic equipment to produce computerized axial tomographic scan (CT) images of internal organs for use by professional personnel.
• Explains process to patients and interviews for medical history; instructs and assists patients in assuming positions for proper scan.
• Administers contrast media (I.V., oral, rectal and P.O.) according to protocols.
• Prepares patients for scan; reviews patient records for orders, exam history, lab work, and allergies; positions patients on the scan table.
• Establishes I.V. site for contrast infusion and administers oral, rectal and I.V. contrasts; consults with radiologist prior to administering I.V. contrast for bolus injections; monitors patients during injection for evidence of contrast reaction.
• Enters patient and exam data into x‑ray computer system; performs computed scan images.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of service rendered, using the radiology department computer system to verify billing and quality assurance.
• Completes incident reports and anesthesia records when necessary; reports all technical problems to the supervisor or senior technologist.
• Assists radiologist with interventional procedures such as biopsies and drainages; informs radiologist of scan results when anomalies or abnormalities are visible.
• Schedules patient exams and revises daily schedules to accommodate emergency exams from MedSTAR, ER, and other units.
• Cleans and maintains an aseptic working environment for each patient; films CT scan images and archives exams onto tape or optical disk.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available and is responsible for replenishing supply levels.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees and students.
• Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information, billing, exam, and other necessary functions are correctly entered and maintained.

• Associate degree or one to three years formal training in Radiologic Technology.
• Completed competency‑based training in CT.
• 1-2 years job related experience.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

This position has a hiring range of: USD $39.25 - USD $64.71 /Hr.