Position Summary
The CT Technologist, under the direction of the Radiologist, performs total body imaging for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients within various body planes, which will result in the production of quality images for diagnostic interpretation. Effectively utilizes all imaging capabilities of the CT scanner and associated equipment and technology. Maintains the optimal level of patient care, while assisting in the optimization of patient flow and study throughput.
Job Responsibilities
- Greets and introduces self to patient. Prepares patients for procedures by performing a medical assessment of the mental and physical evaluation of lab values, confirming patient identification through verbal communication and ID band (if applicable), and describing the nature and time requirements of requested examinations to the patient. Records patient history, unusual conditions/limitations, and other vital information.
- Attends regularly scheduled department meetings i.e. staff, in-service, training, etc..
- Trains Radiologic Technology students.
- Identifies problems and communicates to the immediate supervisor; offers solutions as appropriate. Enters detailed accounts of patient incidents in Peminic Incident Reporting System.
- Schedules patients in sections and coordinates scheduling with other departments to ensure patient flow. Operates CT scanner according to hospital protocol and manufacturer's recommendations. Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and workflow for all CT departments. Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
- Follows all physician orders and order requisitions. Consults with a radiologist and/or other physicians regarding examinations as necessary. Assists Radiologists with special procedures (i.e., biopsy's, abscess drainage procedures), practices the sterile technique, and prevents cross-contamination to patients and instruments.
- Assumes charge position as required in the absence of supervisory personnel.
- Prepares and/or administers contrast media i.e., orally, IV, rectally (CT technologists' medication administration scope of practice is limited to the administration of contrast agents only). Starts IVs when needed.
- Provides radiation protection to patients, staff, and self, according to prescribed safety standards.
- Restocks and maintains assigned workstations/equipment in an orderly fashion.
- Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures, and administers first aid/CPR as needed.
- · Maintains all aspects of the MSU CT scanner protocols and procedures.
- · Coordinates and maintains scheduled service of the MSU CT scanner.
- · Transfers all CT images performed in the MSU CT scanner to the appropriate systems for interpretation.
Required Education
Associate's Degree from an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) Program, or currently enrolled in an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) program
Required Experience
Applicants may be:
a. Enrolled in an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) program
b. Recent graduate from an approved ARRT institution with an accredited Computed Tomography (CT) program, and eligible for ARRT-CT certification via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
c. An experienced Registered Technologist who's eligible for ARRT-CT certification via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Required Skills/Cert/Licenses
- · ARRT-CT certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) no more than 6 months post-hire (if applicable).
- · Must remain a member, in good standing, of the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) by maintaining appropriate CE credits and annual renewal of license(s).