CT Technologist

Job Summary

• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias safely.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
• Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and life‑support equipment.
• Assists other technologists across all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is required.
• Verifies patient identity using two unique identifiers per hospital policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are completed within designated timeframes.
• Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Dialogs with patient/family.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time‑Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Equipment

• Adjusts technique so that the patient receives the lowest possible ionizing radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control and department cleaning schedules.

Education and Communication

• Clearly explains exam purpose using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes required departmental and system‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images as confirmed by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and deficiencies.
• Sends completed studies to PACS immediately and prints CDs as needed.
• Prints and scans teleradiography studies after hours when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS prior to completing them in PACS.
• Prints teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains cleanliness and order in the department.
• Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly provides knowledge and assistance to others on request and as time allows.
• Performs routine clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems.
• Maintains productivity levels equal to coworker standards.
• Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
• Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Accredited Program Radiologic Technology — Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT‑R Radiography
• ARRT‑CT Computed Tomography
• BLS or ARC‑BLS or BLS‑Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology — Required
• Less than 1 year experience in CT — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing personnel.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information related to job duties.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while participating actively in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills at all times.
• Must perform effectively in a fast‑paced and stressful work environment.
• Must be able to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask throughout a work shift.
• Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect exam quality.
• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer‑recommended quality control tests.