CT Technologist - Days
Core
Operate CT scanners and advanced imaging systems to acquire digital images for physician diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Role type
CT Technologist I (clinical imaging)
Builds
Diagnostic CT images and CTA studies (Carotid, Head, Vertebral, Cardiac, TAVR, EVAR)
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CT scanner operation, patient positioning and immobilization, protocol selection based on anatomy, CTA bolus timing, pharmacology knowledge, physiology knowledge, physics knowledge for dose reduction, interventional procedure support
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
CT Scanners, power injectors, computer systems, dose monitoring programs
Responsibilities
Operate CT systems to acquire images for radiologists, maintain Image Gently Guidelines and dose data protocols, perform CTA imaging including advanced cardiac and vascular studies, prepare and position patients for scans, perform CT interventional procedures, interpret technical factors to optimize scan quality and speed
Seniority
Entry-level (Technologist I), hands-on IC