Position Summary:
The CT Technologist (CTT) will perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- CT Technologist through one of two ways required:
- Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology plus completion of an accredited CT program or;
- Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology plus on-the-job training in CT with 3 years of continued proven competence.
Experience
- Previous CT experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Registered in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
- Registered in CT Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. (or certified within 18 months of employment.
- Certified under the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
- Responsible for positioning patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
- Assist radiologist with imaging procedures.
- Start IV's and injecting contrast.
- Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures.
- Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label and transmit to PACS.
- Schedule patients for procedures.
- Assist with clerical functions and maintain accurate patient records.
- Provide orientation and training to new CT technologists and provides education and training to student technologists.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
- Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
- Consistently display effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
- Regularly exercise independent judgment.