CT Imaging Technologist — Diagnostic Scan Expert

DeKalb Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Little Rock, AR is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT procedures to assist in disease diagnosis. This safety-sensitive position requires alertness and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing PACS images, identifying abnormalities, assisting radiologists, positioning patients, acquiring diagnostic CT images, and ensuring patient comfort and safety through sterile technique and proper information transfer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduation from an accredited Radiography school.
• ARRT CT registration or registry eligible.
• Current Radiologic Technology License (RTL) in good standing.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Review images in the PACS system.
• Be able to identify abnormalities.
• Assist the Radiologist in the interpretation of patient exams.
• Performs CT procedures as prescribed by a physician including positioning the patients for the proper view of the affected area; selects the appropriate scan images to be transferred to a PACS system.
• Obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation; instructs patients about the proper physiological requirements for the procedure; helps patients transfer to CT exam table and ensures adequate patient immobilization to perform the scan; knows how to change scanning parameters to improve a scan; obtains diagnostic CT images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient; submits diagnostic CT exam to a physician for interpretation.
• Assists in performing life-saving techniques (CPR, first aid) to the patient if necessary.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Performs patient care tasks as needed.
• Requests charts and film folder from the online computer program

Skills

CT procedures

IV contrast injection

PACS system

Patient safety

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma

Radiography school

ARRT CT registered

RTL license

BLS certification

Job description

DeKalb Health in Little Rock, AR is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT procedures to assist in disease diagnosis. This safety-sensitive position requires alertness and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing PACS images, identifying abnormalities, assisting radiologists, positioning patients, acquiring diagnostic CT images, and ensuring patient comfort and safety through sterile technique and proper information transfer.