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 a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures proper patient identification and 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 in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per hospital policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
• 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.

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains the purpose and nature of the exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when necessary before procedure.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures to patients.
• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

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

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports potential problems.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers.
• Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
• Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiologic Technology — Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography
• ARRT Computed Tomography
• Basic Life Support (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 communication with physicians, patients, visitors and staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
• Must be able to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
• Must prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask throughout the shift.
• Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must be compliant with all hospital policies, established 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 the quality of a procedure.
• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer‑recommended Quality Control tests.