CT Technologist

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

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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 preferred.

• 10 years of CT experience may be substituted for CT certification.

• 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 judgement.