Radiology - CT Tech

Profession: Technologist

Specialty: CT Technologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Evenings

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience

License: Associate's Degree

Certifications:

• CRT-ARRT
• BLS

Must-Have:

• Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT required upon hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire

Description:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.

Demonstrates good clinical skills and provides the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection.

Follows the philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Verifies patient identification and physician order.

Provides procedural information and education to the patient and family prior to each exam.

Acquires an accurate patient history and documents it in the medical record.

Performs CT and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for patients' physical abilities and/or limitations.

Places IVs as required for injection of contrast media.

Proficiently operates CT imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.

Monitors patients during procedures to ensure their safety.

Ensures STAT requests are relayed to the radiologist in a timely manner.

Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and that the exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.

Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules, and sending information to PACS.Uses effective inter-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical, and support staff.

Physical Demands:

Pallet to Waist (6" from the floor) > 5 lbs:
Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs:
Occasionally up to 35 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs:
Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs:
Seldom up to 10 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
Seldom up to 25 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs:
Occasionally up to 35 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs:
Occasionally up to 35 lbs Sitting:
Seldom Standing:
Frequently Walking:
Frequently Forward Bend
- Standing:
Seldom Trunk Rotation
- Standing:
Occasionally Trunk Rotation
- Sitting:
Seldom Squat:
Seldom Driving:
Seldom Reach
- Above Shoulder:
Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below:
Seldom Handling:
Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs:
Seldom Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs:
Seldom Finger/Hand Dexterity:
Occasionally Visual Acuity [None = No;
Seldom = Yes]:
Seldom Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No;
Seldom = Yes]:
Seldom