CT Technologist/X-Ray Technologist

CAT Scan Technologist (CT)This position primarily serves as a CAT Scan Technologist (CT) responsible for performing CT studies for medical diagnosis. When CT studies are not required, the technologist performs diagnostic radiology and other departmental duties as assigned.Key Responsibilities:CT Examinations: Perform a variety of computerized tomography exams according to physician instructions, including selecting equipment and determining technical factors like positioning and scan thickness.Patient Management: Receive, schedule, and position patients; explain procedures to allay fears; and monitor patients for significant cases requiring immediate physician attention.Radiography: Independently operate fixed and portable radiography machines and Digital Radiography workstations for routine to complex examinations.Clinical Evaluation: Advise radiologists or referring physicians of results and provide preliminary diagnostic evaluations.Equipment Maintenance: Perform operator-level care and preventative maintenance on equipment, including laser imagers.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily records of patient workload and documentation for any repeated X-rays.Emergency Care: Assist in cardiac arrest situations and render emergency aid if unanticipated conditions or anomalies are discovered during exams.Qualifications and Requirements:Certification: Must hold an advanced-level certification by ARRT or NMTCB in CT, or possess state licensure for diagnostic CT with documented training.Experience: At least six months of experience performing CT examinations.Continuing Education: Must meet ARRT continuing education requirements.Safety Gear: Must have a personal dosimeter to read radiation doses; this is not provided by the facility.Required Knowledge and Skills:Anatomy & Physiology: Deep knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and major/minor body systems susceptible to radiological exposure.Technical Proficiency: Ability to optimize scans for clarity, perform complex radiographic positioning (e.g., lumbar myelography), and operate complex instrumentation.Safety Standards: Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques.Pharmacology: Understanding of drug actions and administration methods for contrast materials.