CT Technologist
Core
Operates CT equipment to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures including scrub CT guided invasive procedures, angiography, cardiac, cyber-knife, venography, cerebral, PET/CT, and 3D reformatting.
Role type
CT Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic imaging studies and 3D reformatted images for radiologist interpretation
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging
Required skills
CT equipment operation, contrast media administration, patient positioning, radiation safety, image post-processing, equipment quality assurance, IV and venipuncture, cross-sectional anatomy knowledge
Preferred skills
Precepting students, clinical problem solving, age-specific patient care assessment
Technologies
CT scanners, Radiology Information System (RIS)
Responsibilities
Perform scrub CT guided invasive procedures, angiography, cardiac, cyber-knife, venography, cerebral, PET/CT, and 3D reformatting; Obtain medical history and verify requisitions; Position patients and adjust scanning factors; Administer contrast media; Post-process and label images; Maintain records and enter study information; Perform equipment quality assurance tests and calibration; Serve as technical resource and preceptor; Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with departments; Perform patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling.