CT Tech - Desert Imaging Services

CT Tech

Summary: Performs specialized computerized tomographic procedures using ionizing radiation scanning equipment. Administers intravenous injections of contrast material, observes patients for adverse reactions and ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Use strong technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner, complete exam documentation and forward to radiologists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan
• Keys command and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjusts transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images
• Operates or oversees operation of radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Records, processes and maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports.
• Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Removes and processes film.
• Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
• Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Coordinates work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
• Provides assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
• Demonstrates new equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff, and provides technical assistance.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation. Prepares patients for tests or treatments. Maintains records of examinations performed, views taken, and technical factors used.
• Performs CT scanning procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician; lifts or transports ill or injured patients.
• Operates x-ray equipment, prepares radiographic rooms, equipment supplies, medication and contrast media.
• Assures sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters and other required equipment are present and in working order. Practices sterile technique.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of formal radiologic training from an AMA approved school
• Meets requirements for registry by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• ARRT Registered strongly preferred.
• Certified by State of Texas as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
• CPR Certified
• 2 or more years clinical experience preferred
• Good communication and patient service skills are a must

Skills:

• Active Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Science
• Speaking
• Writing

Supervises: No One