Job Description
Job Description
CT -TECHNOLOGIST JOB DESCPRITIOM
Job Summary: CT Technologist is a highly skilled professional who uses specialized computerized x-ray equipment to produce cross-sectional images of human anatomy which aid radiologists in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and disorders.
Other Qualifications Required:
- Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
- Strong interest in scientific and technical skills and knowledge.
- Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Able to perform well independently.
- Able to follow detailed instructions.
- Exact and precise.
- High self-motivated.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent to (REQUIRED).
- Current BLS
- CT Technologist certified
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Experience:
- 3 years of experience.
Other Qualifications Required:
- Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
- Strong interest in scientific and technical skills and knowledge.
- Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Able to perform well independently.
- Able to follow detailed instructions.
- Exact and precise.
- High self-motivated.
Lifting Requirements
Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stop, lift and walk without restrictions.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions (e.g., pipetting).
- Sometimes it requires lifting and moving lab equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
- Physically assist patients onto examination tables, which may involve lifting or repositioning.
- Hold or manipulate imaging equipment that can weigh 25-50 lbs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate head or body x-ray scanners which create a computer-generated cross-sectional image, commonly called a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan
- Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations
- Provide patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures (ie contrast IV, oral and rectal, and checking GFR for all patients receiving contrast )
- Take patient medical history before exam
- Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated
- Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients.
- Mandatory on call for ER exams or Stat exams Sunday to Saturday our facility is 24 hours
- Prepares and maintains records and files as directed (clipboard log, Care Vue, Putty, superbill, orders)