CT Technologist

Job Summary

Responsible for performing CT procedures to assist in disease diagnosis. This position is a safety‑sensitive role that requires maintaining alertness and safety throughout the shift.

• Review images in the PACS system.
• Identify abnormalities.
• Assist the radiologist in interpreting patient exams.
• Perform CT procedures as prescribed by a physician, including positioning patients and selecting appropriate scan images for PACS transfer.
• Obtain essential information from patients, medical records, and prior scans; instruct patients on procedure steps; transfer patients to the CT table and ensure immobilization; adjust scanning parameters; capture diagnostic images; submit exams for interpretation.
• Perform life‑saving techniques (CPR, first aid) when necessary.
• Practice sterile techniques to prevent cross‑contamination; handle blood and body fluids; manage infectious patients.
• Perform patient care tasks as needed.
• Request charts and film folders from the online computer program.

• High school diploma; graduation from an accredited radiography school.
• ARRT (CT) registration or registry eligibility.
• Current Radiologic Technology License (RTL) in good standing.
• BLS certification.

• Minimum one year of experience and/or training with graduate CT.
• Skilled in injecting contrast intravenously for imaging procedures.
• Skilled in using computer network systems to process patient and department information.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in assuming responsibility for safety factors.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly and simply to patients.

• Required to talk or hear regularly.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, handle or feel objects, use tools/controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.

This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.