CT Technologist - (1.0 FTE)

Dayshift weekdays, rotating every 4^th weekend.

• 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