CT Technologist

• Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes
• adjust equipment
• calculate exposure factors
• position and immobilizes patients, as necessary
• use appropriate lead shielding
• Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
• Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• Observe patient and equipment during procedures
• document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
• Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
• Assist physician with imaging process
• follow Radiology Department protocols
• Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• Clean assigned area
• maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
• Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library
• aid patients and transport them, as necessary
• May be required to float to another work assignment/area
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem right
• Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

• Program Graduate
• Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/i 30 days
• CT Cert by ARRT w/i 2 years
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
• Intermediate Life Support Certification w/i 6 months
• NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP
• NMMIRTP CT licensure provisional w/i 6wks DOP up to 2 yrs

Cross sectional anatomy course completed 1 year directly related experience

• Full health/dental/vision with no deductible for full-time employees
• Retirement with up to 6% match
• PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Amazing shift differentials including up to 26% for weekend nights
• Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance