CT Technologist
Southeast Health
- Location
- Onsite (SE Health Hospital, Alabama)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral center in Alabama, is seeking a CT Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic scans. The role ensures patient safety and comfort while collaborating with radiologists to provide accurate diagnostic information.
Skills
CT scanning
Patient care
Radiation safety
Contrast media administration
Image evaluation
Equipment maintenance
PACS
EMR systems
IV insertion
Emergency response
Anatomy knowledge
Time management
Communication
Critical thinking
Quality control
Patient positioning
Full job details
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Job Description Summary
The CT Technologist is responsible for performing high quality diagnostic CT scans while ensuring the safety and comfort of all patients. This role requires a strong understanding of CT technology, patient care, and radiation safety. The technologist will prepare patients for procedures, operate advanced imaging equipment, administer contrast media, and produce clear, detailed images for evaluation by radiologists. This position is vital to providing accurate and timely diagnostic information, requiring close collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The technologist must maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols, hospital policies, and patient confidentiality standards, while also responding to any patient emergencies that may arise.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Patient Preparation: Explain procedures, obtain medical history, and ensure patient comfort and safety before scanning.
- Positioning Patients: Accurately position patients to ensure optimal imaging results while minimizing radiation exposure.
- Operating CT Equipment: Use CT scanners and related technology to capture diagnostic images of internal organs, bones, and tissues.
- Administering Contrast Media: Safely inject or orally administer contrast agents to enhance image quality, monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Image Acquisition: Capture high-quality diagnostic images according to physician protocols and clinical indications.
- Image Evaluation: Review images for clarity, completeness, and diagnostic quality before submitting them to radiologists.
- Radiation Safety: Follow ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to protect patients, self, and staff from unnecessary radiation.
- Documentation: Accurately document procedures, patient information, and any incidents or reactions in the medical record system.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks and coordinate service or repairs to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
- Collaboration with Physicians: Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis.
- Emergency Response: Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, including contrast reactions or patient distress during scans.
- Compliance with Regulations: Adhere to hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and state/federal guidelines for imaging procedures.
- Continuing Education: Stay current with advances in CT technology, protocols, and safety practices through ongoing training.
- Quality Control: Participate in quality assurance programs to maintain high standards in imaging and patient care.
- Patient Advocacy: Provide compassionate care, respecting patient dignity, privacy, and cultural differences throughout the imaging process.
- Confidentiality: Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
- Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety
Supervised Positions
- None
Qualifications
Minimum Education Required
- Graduate of a diagnostic imaging program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Registered in one of the primary technologist pathways by the ARRT or NMTCB within 12 months of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum Education Preferred
- Registered as an CT technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- ACLS
- Completion of an undergraduate degree
Minimum Experience Preferred
- 3+ years of clinical experience, performing CT scans.
Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to achieve and hold a current and active registry from ARRT or NMTCB.
- Must meet all continuing education requirements for credentials and registry.
- Ability and actions to adapt to changes in work/work flow.
- Demonstrates effective time management techniques.
- Demonstrates responsibility for educational requirements as evidenced by reading all assigned related references, and attending all required educational programs relative to responsibilities, or webinars, completing annual Symplr requirements, and completing annual performance evaluation requirements.
- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting a variety of CT scanners and related equipment.
- Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and quality control checks.
- Expertise in administering contrast media, including IV insertion and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Strong computer skills for using Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and other hospital electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Skill in evaluating images for diagnostic quality, clarity, and completeness.
- Exceptional verbal communication for explaining complex procedures to patients in a clear, reassuring manner.
- Effective written communication for accurate and timely documentation in patient records.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
- Excellent patient positioning techniques to ensure optimal imaging and minimize radiation exposure.
- Ability to assess and respond to patient needs, including recognizing and handling medical emergencies or patient distress during a scan.
- Compassion and empathy to provide a comfortable and safe experience for patients, many of whom may be anxious or in pain.
- Critical thinking to interpret physician protocols and adapt scanning techniques for different clinical indications and patient anatomies.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle a varied caseload of patients and procedures.
- The capacity to remain calm and focused during emergencies and while working with anxious or distressed patients.
- A deep and comprehensive understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy to accurately position patients and evaluate images.
- Demonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities and Six Ground Rules
- Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:
- No excuses.
- We are a team.
- Bring up your ideas.
- Poor performance will be addressed.
- ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable
- Manage Up.