CT Technologist Job Description Template
We are looking to employ a skilled CT technologist to operate our CT scanning equipment and capture diagnostic images that are of good technical quality. The CT Technologist's responsibilities include taking inventory of radiologic supplies, ensuring that the radiologic equipment is in good working order, and adhering to established guidelines on hygiene and infection control. You should also be able to monitor patients throughout the scanning procedure to identify and respond to any allergic reactions to the contrast agents.
CT Technologist Responsibilities:
· Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
· Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
· Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
· Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors· Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique· Maintains attention to details
· Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
· Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
· Prints laser images from modality or PACS
· Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities
Education Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire REQUIRED or Associate's Degree preferred
Experience
1 Year radiologic technologist w/out ARRT-CT REQUIRED or
No experience w/ARRT-CT REQUIRED Licenses and Certifications ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R Upon Hire REQUIRED and ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) Upon Hire REQUIRED or ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 Months REQUIRED and CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire REQUIRED and BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly REQUIRED
