CT Technologist II

Job Summary

Conducts complex procedures and tests using Computed Tomography (CT) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various teams (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiology) to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the radiologist in performing high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, CT-guided joint injections, and CT-guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery.
• Demonstrate competence by contributing input for alternative approaches and adjustment of scan parameters to limit radiation dosage.
• Evaluate any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation, or the patient's inability or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure, notifying care teams and coordinating appropriate care prior to the patient's arrival, if possible.
• Work with Radiologists and other providers to identify patient needs to complete exams or discuss alternative exams.
• Perform CTA perfusion, Code IA/Stroke/Bat, Red Trauma Series, Yellow Trauma Series, ROSC, and Portable CT procedures, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
• Train CT Tech I team members on these and other high-risk exams/procedures.
• Recognize diagnostic characteristics of normal and abnormal scans, anatomy, and questionable findings, alerting Radiologist for escalation of and/or additional care.
• Manipulate parameters for CT Gated Watchman and Cardiac exams, including but not limited to proper manipulation of monitoring devices and competency manipulating both equipment and computer parameters.
• Analyze scan data throughout the course of the examination to ensure a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician; along with any notes regarding complications that may have impacted the quality of scan/images.
• Triages care for general anesthesia (adult/pediatric) exams and provides education for care teams, ensuring optimal parameters, equipment settings, contrast administration, and post-processing of images.
• Obtain images per protocols, manipulate images according to protocols, perform multi-planar and 3D reconstruction of image data, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of CT algorithms, and select appropriate window and level setting according to anatomy.
• Administer oral and rectal contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establish intravenous lines, administer IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follow correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, check appropriate lab values before contrast injection per protocol.

Required Skills & Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as a CT Technologist.

Schedule Notes

• New Grads welcomed!
• Direct Hire
• Siemens experience preferred
• Level 1 trauma center
• Please ensure candidates are aware of the schedule they are applying to.