CT Technologist - (0.9 FTE)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday shifts / 7am to 7pm

- Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed - Correctly interprets doctors’ scanning instructions - Verifies patient’s pregnancy status - Assesses patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration - Reviews lab values prior to contrast media administration - Explains effects and potential side effects of contrast media - Starts IV and administers IV and Oral contrast - Monitors patient for reaction to contrast media - Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, and positioning/immobilization devices - Provides an accurate explanation, gives instructions, and addresses questions/concerns regarding exams and procedures - Educates the patient about the risks and benefits of radiation - Positions patient for anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort - Prepare and operate CT scan equipment - Performs QA on images and ensures proper transfer to PACS while electronically completing the exam in a timely manner - Selects appropriate CT radiation exposure factors using the principles of ALARA and utilizes lead protective devices appropriately - Controls access to radiation exposure areas - Obtains and prepares supplies, medication and equipment for sterile and specialized interventional procedures. Use sterile or aseptic technique when indicated - Performs procedural timeout