CT Technologist

The CT Technologist works under the direction of a board-certified radiologist and is directly responsible or the optimal completion of all procedures utilizing a computed tomography (CT) scanner. May be assigned to a variety of hospital or clinic locations depending on the needs of the department. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Performed majority of the time -- please start with the responsibilities that are the most time consuming:

·       Operates equipment producing ionizing radiation under direct supervision of a physician.

·       Performs quality control functions in CT in association with department quality control program.

·       Assists physicians as necessary.

·       Assists in providing care for moderate sedation patients.

·       Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.

·       Maintains a log of all patients, procedures, complications and path file.

·       Maintains appropriate supply levels.

·       Transports patients as necessary.

·       Assists in patient scheduling.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

·       Keeps abreast of new techniques through continuing education, as well as attendance at departmental in-service.

·       Performs additional duties as requested by the staff radiologist or imaging leadership.

·       Cares for the patient in a safe and compassionate manner while in the CT suite and on hospital property.

·       Exhibits a high standard of medical ethics and empathy towards patients.

·       Participates in scheduled staff/department meetings.

·       Mentors Medical Imaging students during rotations and clinicals.

Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide):

·       Impact limited to the employee.

·       No budget responsibility.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

·       Highest science-related academic diploma or transcript.

Preferred

·       N/A

Experience:

·       Previous CT experience.

Preferred

·       N/A

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

·       Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

·       CT registry at hire or valid Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Temporary Computed Tomography (CT) License required at hire with CT registry required within one (1) year of hire for continued employment.

·       American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

Preferred

·       N/A

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

·       Working knowledge of cross sectional anatomy.

·       Working knowledge of radiology information system.

·       Excellent customer service skills.

·       Demonstrated skills in caring for mental, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

·       Personal appearance makes a good first impression.

·       Uses effective communication skills.

·       Exhibits working knowledge of PACS, ordering and charging of procedures using electronic medical records system.

·       Obtains and maintains proficiency in IV starts for contrast administration.

·       Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.

·       Practices safe work habits and is conscious of precautions required when handling body fluids.

·       Works and communicates in a positive and cooperative manner with management, supervisors, medical staff, co-workers, other healthcare workers, patients and their families.

Preferred

·       Bilingual in Spanish and English.