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Job Summary

The C.T. Technologist performs computerized tomography scans. Operates X-Ray equipment in examination of patients in standard procedures and per physician's instructions.  Performs specialized procedures including biopsies, aspirations and drainages.
 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine.
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Possess a South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Associate License
Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:Infant (Birth to 1 year), Child (1 year through 12 years), Adolescent (13 years through 17 years), Adult (18 years to 65 years), Geriatric (over 65 years)
• Observes condition of patient while in the CT Area within the physician practice and contacts appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiates appropriate care.
• Prepares patients for CT procedures.  
• Uses universal precautions on all patients.
• Provides pertinent information to the physician, which will contribute to plan of care.
• Discusses with patients the process to be followed in performing the CT procedures.
• Obtains patient's signatures for consent forms as needed.
• Obtains optimum quality CT scans for interpretation by radiologist.
• Monitors intravenous contrast injections. Uses CT injector.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with standards established by the state and federal boards.
• Makes sound decisions based on judgment within scope of their ability on technical or patient related problems.
• Assists in quality control of the equipment by contacting appropriate personnel and notifies CT Specialist as required.
• Electronically send images to the appropriate destination including PACS and assures that all images arrive.
• Maintains daily log of patients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiates patient charging for CT procedures, intravenous contrast and other supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness of CT Area within the physician practice and equipment.
• Uses proper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needles properly and maintains adequate stock of linen and supplies.
• Practices and implements good service excellence at all times.
• Be caring and genuinely concerned for patients.
• Exemplifies patience and makes attempts to relieve some of the anxiety patients have during a CT procedure.
• Exhibits proficiency in starting IV's and injecting contrast for certain procedures.
• Orders and maintains CT supplies as needed.
• Responsible for Quality Control of equipment.
• Performs clerical work in CT.
• May assist with diagnostic x-ray as time permits.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.