American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing, Cell Biology, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Consulting, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare Providers, Informed Consent, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Respiratory Nursing, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Technical Leadership, Time Management
Job Title: CT Technologist
Job Summary
The CT Technologist is responsible for delivering safe, direct patient care in the CT Department by completing provider-ordered CT procedures and associated tasks according to established protocols. This role involves collaborating with Radiologists and Medical Providers to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging.
Essential Responsibilities
The following duties reflect the major responsibilities of this role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed:
- Patient Care: Provide compassionate, respectful, and professional patient care, ensuring high-quality service delivery and time management to meet SGHS business needs.
- CT Imaging: Perform accurate total body CT scans according to protocol and provider orders, consulting with Radiologists when necessary to address contraindications.
- Patient Interaction: Explain procedures clearly to patients, addressing questions and concerns to ensure understanding and satisfaction before and after the procedure.
- Order Verification: Contact ordering providers to resolve discrepancies in imaging orders to avoid delays in patient care.
- Equipment Operation: Operate CT equipment, contrast power injectors, and positioning aids safely and effectively to complete ordered procedures.
- Documentation: Obtain accurate patient medical histories, complete safety documents and consent forms, and ensure alignment of CT orders with medical history and indications.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all radiation safety, contrast media, and HIPAA regulations, completing annual education and competency requirements.
- Imaging Quality: Maintain necessary skills to produce high-quality imaging, ensuring appropriate procedure and supply charges for billing purposes.
- Coordination: Coordinate patient transportation and engage applicable support personnel (e.g., nursing, respiratory, or physicians) to prevent delays.
- Equipment Maintenance: Report equipment issues to the Lead Technologist, Manager, or Director to maintain a safe working environment and minimize downtime.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiology program.
- Experience: Registered Technologist with 1–2 years of experience preferred; CT certification preferred.
- Licensure: ARRT (R) required. ARRT (CT) certification required within 12 months of hire or transfer. BLS certification required.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in CT imaging and techniques as defined by the department.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, computer systems, and imaging protocols.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Prompt, courteous, and professional demeanor.
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